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...]
Ireland Passes Arbitration Act of 2010: Incorporates UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration
I’ve been lucky to have visited Ireland a few times in the past several years. From the unbridled majesty of the Cliffs of Moer, to the emerald hills of Kilarney, to the bustling streets of Dublin, everything about Ireland is pastoral and progressive at the same time. Leave it to an international law geek like me to notice that even its judiciary reflects this … [Read more...]
Hey Brazil: It'sTime to Ratify Those Bilateral Investment Agreements
Brazil is on a roll. Yesterday’s Financial Times included a special 10-page section devoted to Brazil. One of the articles, Olympic Accolade Sets Seal on Progress, written by Jonathan Wheatly, succinctly describes the “exuberant optimism” that has gripped the country since it was awarded the 2016 Olympic Games. And the Wall Street Journal … [Read more...]