In this blog, Robert Rothkopf, Managing Partner of Balance Legal Capital LLP, argues that the call
for arbitration counsel to do more to encourage settlement should be complemented by tribunals and institutions in imposing costs consequences for losing parties in the costs award.
Not exact matches
«A new U.S. rule aimed at restoring consumers» ability to band together to sue financial companies has survived its first challenge, as a top banking regulator on Monday said he would not petition
for it to be suspended... «The rule is a well thought - out response to the serious consumer harm of forced
arbitration,» said Brian Marshall, policy
counsel for advocacy group Americans
for Financial Reform.»
The Committee
for the revision of the SCC rules and practices was established in September 2014, and has included 20 members from the domestic and international
arbitration communities, and in - house
counsel.
-- ICC Commodities
Arbitration: Sole
counsel for the respondent in London
arbitration concerned with gold trading and quantification of damages
for breach of a major supply contract and involving extensive cross-examination of the claimant's witnesses.
Our maritime and multimodal lawyers provide robust litigation,
arbitration and appeals defense
counsel in a diverse array of matters, including ocean and inland marine disputes; insurance and indemnity claims; claims relating to vessel collisions and passenger vessel issues; wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits; claims
for lost, delayed or damaged cargo; and commercial disputes.
He has extensive experience in the day to day handling of a large volume litigation practice and has appeared as
counsel at many examinations
for discovery, motions, mediations,
arbitrations, trials and appeals.
Handling more than 300 civil cases, including accumulated abundant experience in litigation and
arbitration and non-contentious cases, Zhengyang Wang has been the legal
counsel for more than 30 companies and has provided contentious and non-contentious legal services to domestic financial...
Abroad, the firm gains ANNA JOUBIN - BRET as partner and PIERRE D'ARGENT as special
counsel for its international litigation and
arbitration practice.
Although the parties executed the document, which was entitled «civil mediation agreement,» plaintiffs»
counsel wrote to the retired judge to point out that although the document «refer [red] to this proceeding as a «mediation,»» plaintiffs «believe [d] that it is properly an
arbitration proceeding
for which you will be asked to render an award.»
If in - house
counsel wants to discuss how to properly adopt an enforceable agreement
for either
arbitration or a bench trial
for all company employees, or to obtain sample documents, please contact Mandelbaum Salsburg by visiting International Society of Primerus Law Firms or www.msgld.com.
Other experts at FisherBroyles also
counsel our clients on intellectual property (trademarks, patents and copyrights), real estate, employment, litigation, mediation and
arbitration of disputes, making us an integrated solution
for all legal matters pertaining to franchises.
In addition to providing an overview of new accident benefits
arbitration process under the License Appeal Tribunal (LAT), which came into effect on April 1, 2016, Michelle will share valuable anecdotal discussion of what
counsel have experienced so far on both sides, such as evidentiary and production issues at the case conference stage and before a hearing, what evidence adjudicators are looking
for or emphasizing, the format of the hearing (written, oral, hybrid), witness issues, etc..
Jern - Fei Ng was called to the Bar in 2002 and has been instructed as
counsel in some 90
arbitrations and
arbitration - related court proceedings and was named by Legal Week as one of ten Stars at the Bar
for 2012.
As one example, Justin served as lead
counsel in an
arbitration proceeding in South Carolina that resulted in a substantial award
for the Firm's clients.
He has been doing international
arbitration work
for the past 12 years, acting as an arbitrator and
counsel, but says he faced challenges while doing
arbitration at the firm.
In an article recently published on the Kluwer
Arbitration Blog, SCC's legal
counsel Anja Havedal Ipp reviews the first year with the new rules
for expedited
arbitration, which entered into force in January 2017.
Parties,
counsel, and arbitrators can conduct an
arbitration from start to finish without getting on an airplane, leaving their home or business, or
for that matter using a postage stamp.
«
Arbitration counsel is an area we think we will find a quick and positive response from because, with Toronto as a hub
for dispute resolution, it is hoping to increase its profile in the
arbitration world and I think funding and insurance options always serve to help
arbitration communities develop and expand their role,» Amey says.
Counsel for the plaintiff indicated that it was not the plaintiff's intention to proceed with the
arbitration if this action was allowed to proceed.
Paula has acted
for clients as lead
counsel and advocate in a substantial number of high profile
arbitrations.
Oil refinery dispute, 2015 Served as lead
counsel for an Asian contractor in a US$ 1.4 billion ICC
arbitration concerning a dispute with a state petroleum company arising out of the refurbishment and expansion of an oil refinery and pipelines.
Given their established reputation as leading
Counsel in public international law, members of 11KBW are regularly instructed to act
for and advise both claimants and respondents in State - State and investor - State
arbitrations.
But first and foremost, we are specialist
arbitration counsel dedicated to winning cases
for our clients.
Counsel for claimant in UNCITRAL
arbitration case no.
Counsel for claimant in ICC
arbitration case no. 16199 / GZ involving scope of bank guarantees and state aid exemptions
Counsel for respondent in LCIA
arbitration case no. 8081 involving fraudulent inducement of bank loan
At a seminar in Stockholm, Maastrict University professor Jans Eijsbouts, former associate general
counsel of the U.S Environmental Protection Agency Robert Thomson and former Baker McKenzie partner Claes Cronstedt presented a paper that proposed new
arbitration rules
for business - related human rights disputes.
Acting as lead
counsel for a leading Chinese manufacturer of consumer products in two SIAC
arbitrations worth US$ 25m relating to the manufacture and sale of air - conditioners.
For experience as an Arbitrator and Mediator and as
counsel in
arbitrations and mediations in disputes involving IPRs, trade secret / confidential information disputes, contractual disputes involving the same and related competition law / anti-trust disputes - again, please see the JAMS Bio under «Experience in Arbitration «and «Experience in Mediation.»
Though money was the main public focus of the lawyers» contract demands (a pay increase of 10 per cent over four years, the same conditions an arbitrator awarded Quebec's 450 Crown
counsel), Dion says the real driver that triggered the civil lawyers» strike on Oct. 24, 2016 — and fuelled their desire to stay out even after the LANEQ's war chest was depleted and many members were in dire personal financial straits — was their indignation over the government's refusal to grant them the same right to a binding
arbitration process in exchange
for the right to strike as they did to the province's 450 - member Crown attorneys» union (the Association des procureurs aux poursuites criminelles et pénales).
Legal
counsel for Intertek, assisting Intertek on legal issues in connection with its business management and operation, as labour, commercial contracts, compliance, advising on legal issues related to PRC court litigation and representing Intertek in CIETAC
arbitration.
She has focused her practice,
for almost 40 years, in the area of complex commercial litigation, and has particular experience and expertise in handling product liability defense litigation,
arbitration, mediation and
counseling.
The conference focused upon the opportunities and challenges associated with modern
arbitration from the perspective of in - house
counsel,
for identifying and assessing the tools available to maximize efficiency.
Aliette serves as lead trial
counsel for companies involved in disputes in state and federal courts, in
arbitration and before administrative agencies.
Counsel for an international inter-governmental organisation in four consolidated commercial
arbitrations concerning disputes arising under contracts
for the provision of goods and services to it.
Counsel for East Mediterranean Gas in an
arbitration against the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company governed by English law and seated in Cairo concerning the repudiation of the gas supply agreement between them.
Counsel for a multinational energy company in a commercial
arbitration against the Government of an Asian state concerning a dispute between them under a contract stabilising taxation obligations and governed by English law.
Lead
counsel for energy company before
arbitration panel in dispute over obligation of a natural gas processor to process gas from Gulf of Mexico
Mr. Born has been ranked
for most of the past decade by Chambers as the only international
arbitration practitioner in London with «starred» status and one of two practitioners in the world with global starred status; he is ranked similarly by Global
Counsel, Euromoney and other publications.
Lead
counsel for cardiac pacemaker manufacturer in
arbitration with German inventor over terms of patent license
Noah Rubins is experienced in investment treaty and commercial
arbitration, coming particularly highlighted
for his
counsel work in Eastern Europe and Russia - related disputes, notably in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Rachel was heavily involved (as Junior
Counsel) in preparations
for the Preliminary Issues trial (proceeding in LMAA
arbitration).
She previously served as senior labor
counsel and associate director of Human Resources at Cooper Industries, where she managed the employment litigation
for the company, as well as negotiated collective bargaining agreements, and represented the company in grievance proceedings and labor
arbitration.
Danish has handled labor and employment matters at trial and before administrative agencies, provided training and
counseling for her clients on labor and employment issues, engaged in collective bargaining negotiations, advised clients in organizing campaigns and defended clients in labor
arbitration.
The note, authored by SCC legal
counsel Anja Havedal Ipp and SCC Intern Elena Burova, also discusses the standard
for arbitrator impartiality in SCC
arbitrations and explains the procedure
for challenges to arbitrators.
Aliette serves as lead trial
counsel for companies nationally and internationally involved in disputes in state and federal courts and in
arbitration and before administrative agencies.
LMAA
Arbitration No. 5 — sole
counsel for charterers in 3 day
arbitration concerning claim by owners under Inter Club Agreement to recover indemnity following cargo shift in the North Sea.
About the Carlton Fields National Class Action Practice: Carlton Fields has litigated and
counseled clients in hundreds of class actions
for more than 30 years in federal and state courts across the nation, and in
arbitrations.
Acting as
counsel in a two week
arbitration of a $ 15 million claim
for additional payment related to a pipeline project which was again held in Chicago, Illinois.
Professor Lamm has been recognized repeatedly
for her professional expertise in international dispute resolution and leadership in the profession and she has served as lead
counsel in high - stakes, cutting - edge cases, successfully resolving numerous significant international
arbitrations.