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...]
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...]