International dispute resolution

Several years ago, disputes involving Polish parties were usually referred to foreign arbitration institutions. Nowadays, Warsaw itself is becoming an international arbitration site, while Polish lawyers are acting as arbitrators in major international

If you are a foreign investor looking to resolve a business dispute with a local partner in Ecuador, then you can expect a favorable outcome much more than three years ago. The Ecuadorian

Mediation is widely used to resolve international commercial disputes in Spain, and the range of conflicts covered by this tool is quite extensive - from disputes arising from civil relations (entrepreneurial, other economic

Mediation in Japan is divided into 3 types: court-assisted mediation - divided into 2 subtypes: 1) mediation administered in civil cases (including commercial ones); 2) family mediation;

Those seeking to resolve a dispute in the EU should keep in mind that the parties should be personally involved in pre-mediation negotiations. That said, the involvement of lawyers or attorneys acting as

Mediation refers to an out-of-court settlement of a dispute. Being a less costly alternative to litigation, it also takes less time & provides parties to a dispute with more options.  So,

If you are interested in settling an international arbitration dispute in Kenya, please note that local arbitration law is based on English law. It ensures that arbitration in the Republic of Kenya is

Dispute resolution through mediation in Singapore is a fairly common way to use ADR to settle conflicts peacefully. In such proceedings, the mediator’s role is crucial, therefore the parties need to approach the

The models used in resolving business conflicts are formed on the basis of the cultural and legal attitudes in the society in relation to the conflict, which encourage or prohibit one or another

In order to strengthen consumer rights, Bulgarian legislation has undergone a number of major changes in recent years. As a result, settlement of consumer disputes through arbitration in Bulgaria became impossible, and arbitration

The possibility of settling labor disputes by arbitration in Brazil before going to court is guaranteed by the country's Basic Law. However, surprisingly enough, labor disputes are still rarely referred to arbitration. This

Most business disputes and disagreements arising in the execution of cross-border contracts are resolved by international commercial arbitration, which is widely recognized and whose prestige is steadily increasing even in countries with a

In this article, we will analyze the latest legislative developments related to dispute resolution by arbitration in Peru, as well as the amendments that were made to the Arbitration Law last year.

International arbitration in the People's Republic of Bangladesh has its own characteristics. For example, if you are an investor and need to start arbitration in Bangladesh, it is important to keep in mind

Some of the key benefits of commercial mediation in the Republic of Austria include: wide scope; compatibility with other ADR methods; inexpensiveness;

By entering into an arbitration agreement, you can provide for the resolution of disputes with your counterparty in one of the world's arbitration centers operating on a permanent basis. Another option is to

Resolving a dispute through mediation in China is one of the most effective ADR methods. Those planning to start a business in the PRC  should keep in mind that mediation is often used

Last year, an online dispute mediated by a robot resulted in the payment of an outstanding consultation fee. In fact, it wasn’t even a robot but an AI tool designed to bring the

If you are planning to settle a commercial dispute by arbitration in Bulgaria, then you are not mistaken with jurisdiction - the country is considered favorable for resolving both internal and cross-border conflicts.

Of all ADR methods, arbitration in Switzerland takes the leading place as an alternative to litigation. However, this type of ADR is more common in international commercial disputes than in domestic ones.

Arbitration is one of the most common ways of alternative resolution of business conflicts in Romania. The jurisdiction is working hard to form the correct pro-arbitration court practice. There are very positive developments

Those seeking to initiate arbitration proceedings in the Republic of the Philippines should keep in mind that their arbitration agreement is to be concluded in written form & signed by them or their

Settlement of disputes through arbitration in Norway is done in accordance with the OCC Institute’s requirements. 2017 saw the creation of a new arbitration institution called the NOMA. The main goal of the

Resolution of disputes by mediation in Ecuador, including domestic & international litigation, is governed by the Arbitration Act. It provides for special proceedings through specialized institutions that can be incorporated by NPOs originally

Responsible for administering the majority of disputes, the SIAC is the number one arbitration institution in Singapore. When it comes to domestic arbitration, parties can contest awards delivered by arbitration tribunals by filing

The main arbitration institution in Portugal is the CAC. The Portuguese Court of Arbitration for Sport began its operation in 2015. Portugal is a party to the NYC. The country’s government encourages the

Singapore has a strong reputation as a leading regional hub that you can turn to when you need to resolve a commercial dispute in Asia. How realistic is it to enforce a

The main piece of legislation regulating arbitration in France is the CCP. The exclusive jurisdiction to deliver awards in domestic disputes lies with arbitration courts. Courts can assist parties to arbitration by appointing

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Mexico is encouraged by the government to relieve the pressure on the courts from the growing number of cases that need to be resolved. If you are looking

Approved in 2003, the Arbitration Act was meant to provide arbitrators with an effective & flexible mechanism for resolving domestic & international disputes in the Kingdom of Spain. Its another goal was to

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, hearings in the courts of Abu Dhabi have been postponed indefinitely & are unlikely to resume any time soon. Instead, a new online case management system

Pursuant to Article XV of the Arbitration Law, tribunals can amend awards on their own if they contain factual or typographical errors. Parties may also apply to a court & request an amendment

Those seeking to resolve a dispute by arbitration in the Republic of Serbia are at liberty to select the rules for conducting arbitration or refer their case to centers specializing in peaceful settlement

Modelled on the UML & ICC Arbitration Rules, Panama's arbitration legislation also has similarities with legislation of other countries (e.g. France, Mexico & Spain).  Those seeking to initiate arbitration in the Republic

It is not prohibited by law to resolve commercial disputes through ADR in Italy. Mediation or arbitration in Italy are the most widespread and in growing demand, especially for the resolution of international

Arbitration in the EU is one of the priority methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the territory of all member states. If you need to settle a dispute through arbitration in Malta, this article...

Previously, settlement of disputes through registration in Argentina was regulated solely by procedural codes of specific provinces. After the NCC was enacted, arbitration agreements, whose provisions apply to the territorial units of Argentina, have been...

This blog post provides a brief overview of the arbitration procedure in Hungary, which will be relevant for those who carry out business operations in this EU member state. What you

Arbitration in Austria can be initiated either on the basis of rules developed by parties themselves or institutional rules. Those seeking to initiate arbitration in Austria can conclude arbitration agreements for any pecuniary claims that...

If you choose to start litigation amid a pandemic, expect longer timelines for preparing your case for a final hearing as court officials try to adjust to telecommuting. Сourts are working in a