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EcuadorTLC II: A Shift in Investment Arbitration through the ‘Own Acts’ Doctrine

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This resulted in a 2018 award that ordered Ecuador to pay 88% of the consortium’s liquidation value for the termination, excluding Petromanabi, a state-owned company that was a member of the consortium, with a 12% share, as it did not participate in the proceedings. Ecuador) in 2014.

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I Know the Witnesses and I Will Believe Them; There is No Need for Cross-Examination: A Rare Example of Arbitrator Bias Before English Courts

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Finally, of relevance for the Court was Bubbles & Wine v Lusha [2018] EWCA Civ 468. Rightly or wrongly there is always room for an uneasy fear that there might have been some improper influence affecting the mind of the judge where he lacks independence. The principle is far too important to allow it to be passed over [….]”

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Brazilian Superior Court of Justice Rules on the Non-application of the Code of Civil Procedure to Arbitration

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After an award was issued against it on July 31, 2015, Usimec sought its annulment, claiming that the translator’s lack of independence and impartiality led to the Sole Arbitrator being influenced by unreliable evidence.

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Interviews with Our Editors: In Conversation with Datuk Sundra Rajoo, Director of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)

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During my previous tenure as the Director of AIAC from 2010-2018, one of the pivotal moments was the rebranding of the Regional Centre of Arbitration Kuala Lumpur (RCAKL) to Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) in May 2010 symbolising the Centre’s regional forward-looking growth.

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LIDW 2024: Navigating the Practical Implications of Sanctions in International Arbitration

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The outcome of these cases will significantly influence the role of sanctions in arbitration and reshape the broader legal framework that governs these disputes. The Notion of “Control” under UK Sanctions Law Mr. Bureiko provided insights into the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act (2018) , focusing on asset freeze sanctions.

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The GAFTA Default Clause and the Scope of Arbitration Appeals

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On 2 February 2018, Sellers were given permission to obtain possession of the Goods and then sold them to a related third party. The date of default was 2 February 2018 when Sellers obtained possession of the Goods and could sell them. Contractual terms The standard Gafta default clause, as incorporated, provides: “DEFAULT.

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Enforcement of Foreign Awards in the UAE: Significant Progress Achieved

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The Law: Enforcement Procedures and Conditions A key change was introduced to the procedure for the enforcement of foreign awards in 2018. In December 2018, the Implementing Regulations of the Old CPL were issued through Ministerial Cabinet Resolution No. 57/2018 (“ Regulations ”) introducing new procedures.