Behind the Curtain of International Arbitration: How Major Economic Disputes Are Resolved Away from the Spotlight
In a globalized economy where the interests of corporations and states intersect across borders, disputes become almost inevitable. Yet what many fail to realize is that the most significant economic conflicts, those involving billions of dollars and influencing markets and...
Sports Arbitration before the CAS and International Commercial Arbitration
A Comparative Study of Legal Nature, Jurisdiction, and Enforcement Mechanisms Introduction Today, arbitration has become the backbone of cross-border dispute resolution, both in commercial and sports contexts. While international commercial arbitration emerged in response to the global economy’s need...
The Chromalloy Case and International Arbitration: An Analytical Study on the Enforcement of Arbitral Awards Annulled at the Seat of Arbitration
The International Federation for Arbitration (IFA) presents this article as part of its specialized legal insights series, aimed at analyzing pivotal cases in international arbitration and highlighting their impact on the development of transnational justice. The Chromalloy Case and...
The Role of International Arbitration in Attracting and Protecting Foreign Investments
Introduction Foreign direct investment (FDI) is considered one of the most important pillars of economic development in the modern era, as it contributes to capital formation, technology transfer, and the creation of new job opportunities. However, investors often hesitate to...
Why Institutions Prefer International Arbitration Over Traditional Courts?
In a world where investments are accelerating and cross-border commercial relationships are becoming increasingly complex, traditional courts are no longer the optimal choice for resolving sophisticated disputes. Here, international arbitration emerges as a smart, practical, and effective solution that meets...
Saudi Arabia: its transformation towards becoming a globally recognized seat of Arbitration
Saudi Arabia has witnessed a major shift in recent years towards becoming a globally recognized seat of Arbitration. With strong support from the private sector, the judiciary and the government, the kingdom seeks to keep pace with international standards, attract...
Mediation: resolving bankruptcy disputes through dialogue
Sector: bankruptcy Result: through mediation, the director of the bankrupt company and the liquidator reached a mutually beneficial settlement, which avoided costly litigation and preserved relations. Challenge: when a company enters bankruptcy, disputes often arise between stakeholders – directors, creditors,...
Empowering women in alternative conflict resolution
By: Kendall Innes The American Arbitration Association – Center for international dispute resolution® (AAA-ICDR®) recently launched the women arbitrators Resource Group, an initiative aimed at enhancing the role of women in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The program will provide a...
Mediation: the optimal solution to legal disputes related to artificial intelligence
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be rapidly integrated into all aspects of our personal and professional lives, new legal issues related to artificial intelligence systems are emerging. Challenges include liability and negligence issues to issues related to data privacy,...
Arbitrators, lawyers, and social media disclosures
By: Mitchell E. Professor of law and Alternative Dispute Resolution, University of Minnesota Law School, with Michelle skipper, vice president, AAA-ICDR commercial arbitration division Social media plays a crucial role in professional networking and relationships. This raises important questions for...
