This is the second in a 5-part series of what I see as the dominant international business law trends in 2013. Last year's globe trotting legal battle between tech titans Apple and Samsung was an excellent preview of the second major trend to look out for in 2013---the explosion in the number of international intellectual property disputes. Whether your company is … [Read more...]
International Arbitration Awards Are Enforceable in Over 140 Countries. Judicial Decisions Not So Much.
Here in Miami where my international law practice is based, international arbitration has been widely used for its ability to resolve even the most challenging global business disputes. Whether the dispute is over an investment or commercial claim, international arbitration has gained wide-spread acceptance among the international business community for its flexibility and … [Read more...]
How to Draft a Powerful International Arbitration Claim.
In recent years, our law firm has seen a big increase in the number of international arbitration claims being filed. Whether the arbitration involves a commercial or investment dispute, the work is always interesting. Recently, I received a phone call from a prospective client looking for advice on whether or not to file an international arbitration claim. This person had … [Read more...]
International Arbitration in New York. Losing its Luster?
Many of the world's leading business centers, including Miami, London, Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore, actively compete to host international arbitrations, and the courts of the venues selected to host international arbitrations are typically regarded as the most respected courts by the international business community. As I wrote over at the International Arbitration Advisor, … [Read more...]
Investment Treaty Arbitration. The Basics.
Our firm is currently handling a high stakes investment arbitration claim against a former Soviet republic. In a nutshell, our client's investment was unlawfully taken in the days after revolutionary forces took control of the government and established a new regime. The arbitration is currently underway pursuant to the investment treaty in force between the U.S. and the … [Read more...]