Par Pierre Raoul-Duval, Président du TAPA et Juan Pablo Correa, Secrétaire général du TAPA Cet article fait partie d’une série d’articles rédigés en anglais, en espagnol et en français afin de faire connaître le régime arbitral andorran. L’objectif de cet article est de fournir aux juristes francophones une vision succincte et interne de l’arbitrage en […] Read more
À son tout premier article, le Code de procédure civile («Cpc»), entré en vigueur en janvier 2016, impose désormais aux parties de «considérer le recours aux modes privés de prévention et de règlement leur différend avant de s’adresser aux tribunaux» [1]. Cette nouvelle règle s’inscrit dans l’objectif de changement de culture juridique, qui passe par […] Read more
Arbitration Profiles is a podcast that explores topics in international arbitration through a series of interviews with some of its most prominent players. Every episode, host Emma Rose Bienvenu speaks to a guest about their work, their opinions on contentious issues in the field, and the most exciting trends they see shaping its future. This week, […] Read more
This past May, Ecuador became the fifth country to terminate its bilateral investment treaties (BITs) following recommendations in a report by the CAITISA,[1] a commission created by President Correa in 2013 to review the impact of BITs on the country.[2] The report lists an alleged failure to fulfill their purpose, the costs they induced, and […] Read more
Conciliation’s potential as an alternative form of transnational dispute resolution remains unrealized. Non-uniform enforcement can leave its results uncertain, limiting its attractiveness to potential users. In light of UNCITRAL’s recent efforts to enhance international conciliation’s effectiveness, this post describes the challenges facing conciliation, reports on the most recent efforts of UNCITRAL’s Dispute Settlement Working Group […] Read more
As part of the ongoing international debate surrounding awards and orders coming out of emergency arbitration proceedings, the Superior Court of Ontario’s recent ruling in International Steel v Dynatec Madagasgar adds a new chapter to the story. [1] This article summarizes the new practice, reasons for its development, and its current challenges. It then discusses Justice Newbould’s recent decision and its […] Read more
Arbitration Profiles explores topics in international arbitration through a series of interviews with some of its most prominent players. Every episode, we will meet with a different guest to discuss their work, their opinions on contentious issues in the field, and the most exciting trends they see shaping its future. The podcast is hosted by […] Read more
Sken:nen A’onsonton is a restorative justice program in Kahnawake, a reserve on the South Shore of Montreal. In our inaugural episode, Samantha Levy sits down with its coordinator, Marleen Stacey, to discuss why the program was started, how it addresses particular needs within the community, and how her training as a social worker has assisted […] Read more
At the end of 2013, Mexico’s ambitious Energy Reform, core objective of President Enrique Peña Nieto’s political agenda, was passed, ending the days in which key areas of the Mexican energy sector, such as the exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons, were closed for the private sector. On 11 August 2014 the new Hydrocarbons Act was […] Read more
Noah Hanft is the President and CEO of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR). He previously served as General Counsel and Chief Franchise Officer for MasterCard, where he was responsible for overseeing legal and regulatory affairs, public policy and compliance. While at MasterCard, he spearheaded the successful resolution of major litigations through mediated […] Read more