Practical Law

This post is the latest in a series covering issues that frequently arise in international arbitration, each with a specific regional focus. It addresses issues in Brazil, where the use of dispute boards is common as part of a tiered dispute resolution mechanism.

This post is part of a series covering issues that frequently arise in construction law disputes, each with a specific regional focus. This post addresses issues in Russia. The Russian construction sector has experienced significant activity in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a projected contraction of the construction industry in Russia by … Continue reading Cranes on the horizon: construction disputes in Russia →

Roughly a year has passed since the COVID-19 lockdowns were implemented. Despite much upheaval, project delays, and supply chain issues, it appears that projects across the globe may finally be getting back a sense of normality. To this day, however, much uncertainty remains for project owners, contractors and sub-contractors regarding how COVID-19 will affect their … Continue reading Recent COVID-19 related force majeure decisions: what do they mean for construction contracts? →

This post is the third part of a series covering issues that frequently arise in international arbitration, each with a specific regional focus. This post addresses the enforcement of arbitral awards, and the potential liability of arbitrators and experts practising in the region. We also consider the impact of COVID-19 on these two topics.

This post is the second part of a series covering issues that frequently arise in international arbitration, each with a specific regional focus. This article examine two categories of issues that frequently arise in construction arbitrations related to Qatar: The enforcement of arbitral awards. The potential liability of arbitrators and experts practising in the region.

This post is the first part of a series covering issues that frequently arise in international arbitration, each with a specific regional focus. This post addresses issues in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and looks at two issues that frequently arise in construction arbitrations conducted in the UAE: The enforcement of arbitral awards. The potential … Continue reading Disputes across the horizon: arbitration in the United Arab Emirates →