Sentences with phrase «arbitration group from»

Our transactional teams work closely with our global investigations and leading international arbitration groups from the outset to ensure the best possible structure for a matter and investment protection.

Not exact matches

The rule, which will go into effect for new accounts in about eight months, will not prohibit individual forced arbitration — meaning individual consumers (as opposed to groups of consumers) could still be be blocked from going to court against financial firms.

forced arbitration — meaning individual consumers (as opposed to groups of consumers) could still be be blocked from going to court against financial firms.

On the other extreme, in a December 2010 award to the union representing St. Lawrence County sheriff's deputies, an arbitration panel chairman faulted the county's leaders for seeking a wage and benefit freeze from deputies without seeking «even a small sacrifice from County taxpayers or other groups.»

For example, The Student Loan Report wrote in July that the CFPB announced a new rule that will prohibit companies from using mandatory arbitration clauses that usually prevent groups a people from having their day in court.

I have to say I was a bit intimidated; however, with months of practice from three stellar coaches as well as learning from and being encouraged by my teammates we eventually formed into a very strong group of competitors.I thought it was the best way to learn a subject [arbitration], because it was through practical application.

Lawer2Lawyer co-hosts, Bob Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams call on experts on both sides of this controversy, Attorney Deepak Gupta from Public Citizen Litigation Group, who focuses on consumer rights and Attorney Alan Kaplinsky, senior partner at Ballard Spahr Andrews and Ingersoll in Philadelphia, who pioneered the use of pre-dispute arbitration.

It has been more than sixteen years since the publication of the above - mentioned report from the International Arbitration Study Group in 1999 which recommended the «future establishment of an «International Arbitration Center» aimed to support existing arbitration organisations through both personnel and material support.»

Members of the arbitration group regularly sit as arbitrators and this valuable insight into the arbitral process from a different perspective helps us to identify winning strategies.

Therium invests in a broad range of complex commercial disputes, from securities and shareholder actions, international arbitration, competition and anti-trust cases, through to intellectual property, insolvency and group and class actions.

Advising a South Korean defence and infrastructure group in respect of claims in ad hoc international arbitration (seat Oman) arising from the construction of a water treatment plant in the Middle East.

He also successfully represented a major US energy company in an LCIA arbitration over off - shore oil rights seated in London, a European company in a fast - track arbitration in Zurich, a major industrial group in an ad hoc insurance arbitration seated in London, a leading European oil company in an ICC arbitration seated in London, a private equity firm in an ICC arbitration seated in Geneva, a US insurance company in an M&A arbitration seated in Paris, and a major multinational capital equipment manufacturer in institutional and other arbitrations in multiple European fora arising from power plant projects.

Right now, we've got a large group of associates from Washington who are working on an arbitration in Paris.

Successfully represented a group of national and international insurance companies in appeal proceedings that stemmed from the issuance of a multimillion - dollar arbitration award that arose out of an insurance loss that occurred at a coal - fired electrical generating facility.

Oliver's experience includes: defending global investment banks in High Court proceedings brought in relation to complex financial products and transactions; acting for an international consulting firm in High Court proceedings brought by the trustees of a pension scheme; acting for a UK financial services provider in relation to a major loss of customer data; acting for an insurer in arbitration proceedings relating to an insurance coverage dispute; acting for a global custody bank on an investigation in relation to client overcharging on asset portfolio transitions; and acting for a UK financial services group in relation to legal and regulatory issues arising from a major misstatement in its published accounts.

Leading experts from academic, practice and arbitration institutions and international organisation discussed different approaches in common and civil law systems, the emergence of group actions in commercial arbitration and the experience with similar cases in investment arbitration.

The International Arbitration Group's London Intern Program provides a unique opportunity for young lawyers from across the globe to experience the realities of a busy international arbitration practice and to learn from colleagues who are leaders in their field.

A bipartisan group of senators and representatives introduced late last year legislation called «Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act,» which would prohibit courts from enforcing any portion of an employment contract that requires employees to submit sexual harassment claims to arbitration.

Perkin Coie's Insurance Coverage group has significant experience representing policyholders in all types of dispute resolution proceedings, from pre-litigation negotiation and advocacy to litigation in both state and federal courts throughout the United States to domestic and international arbitrations.

in International Arbitration provides a unique individualized educational curriculum and opportunity for a small group of top - quality students from a range of countries, wishing to acquire an in - depth grounding in the field of international arbitration as a platform for a successful career.

It would be useful to have some guidance, from the ULCC or some other group, on the drafting of arbitration clauses, to assist parties in drafting clauses that minimize the risk of multiplicity of proceedings.

Therefore, the working group has proposed removing those provisions from the new Uniform Act, leaving the obligation to stay and refer to arbitration all matters that are subject to arbitration.

Amy's other recent and ongoing work includes Commercial Court proceedings and an LCIA action in a multi-jurisdictional shareholder dispute, a substantial contractual claim in the TCC arising from a complex IT implementation, litigation between the former CEO of Group Lotus and his former employer and its Malaysian shareholders, unfair competition litigation brought by Swiss IDB ContiCap, an LCIA arbitration in the media sector, and conspiracy claims in team poaching litigation between insurance brokers Willis and JLT, and between IDBs Tullett Prebon and BGC Brokers.

Venator Group Canada Inc. (formerly Woolworth Canada Inc.) in arbitration proceedings against Wal - Mart Canada Inc., arising from Wal - Mart's acquisition of 122 Woolco stores.

Head of Stephenson Harwood's International Arbitration Group, Louis Flannery, together with colleagues, Gautham Chandrakumar and Alastair Kwan, set out to answer these questions by comparing the arbitration fees of eighteen international arbitral institutions from around the world, which calculate their fees on an ad valorem basis.

Advised a syndicate of banks, led by HSH Nordbank, on the restructuring and buy - back of the combined $ 120m senior and junior debt made available to US listed shipowner, Dryships Inc; advised Santander and HSBC on the # 36.2 m term and revolving facilities provided to Southern Communications Group; acted for the Republic of Kazakhstan in a BIT and ECT arbitration brought against it by a Turkish investor, which arose out of a dispute involving alleged oil transportation and transhipment investments in Kazakhstan; closely involved with the development of WeatherXchange, the world's first weather derivatives platform; leading advice to Nokia on various employment issues arising from the company's acquisition of Alcatel - Lucent across over 100 jurisdictions.

To ensure fair, impartial and knowledgeable enforcement of the Code of Ethics (including arbitration) there must be adequately large groups of knowledgeable, trained REALTORS ® and REALTOR - ASSOCIATES ® from which the necessary committees and tribunals can be appointed.

Association Legal Counsel's Role in Professional Standards Enforcement This report from the Legal Counsel Work Group provides guidance on the role of association counsel during ethics and arbitration hearings.