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Solar investors cast cloud over the Czech Republic

Global Arbitration Review — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:45:40 GMT

Eight international solar investors have filed an Energy Charter Treaty claim against the Czech Republic over a retroactive tax on solar power profits, similar to a claim already under way against Spain.

Replenished ICSID panel features familiar faces

Global Arbitration Review — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

Six states have added names to ICSID’s panels of arbitrators and conciliators over the past nine months, with the majority being repeat designations.

South Korean spat to go before New York jury

Global Arbitration Review — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:58 GMT

A South Korea-based lawyer is seeking a jury trial in New York, claiming she was misled into accepting a role as co-head of international arbitration at Yulchon Attorneys at Law in Seoul.

Albania defeats sky-high claim

Global Arbitration Review — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:52:13 GMT

A Zurich-seated tribunal had dismissed the entirety of a US$1 billion UNCITRAL claim brought against Albania by Texan oil company Sky Petroleum, counsel to the state has reported.

ASA launches bookings 'hub' for Swiss hearings

Global Arbitration Review — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:08:30 GMT

The Swiss Arbitration Association, or ASA, has launched a website to help practitioners organise hearings more easily by centralising the booking of venues, interpreters and other arbitration services.

20 Essex Street adds from Marriott's chambers

Global Arbitration Review — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:35 GMT

Two London-based arbitration specialists, Zannis Mavrogordato and Mahnaz Malik, have left the chambers established by arbitrator Arthur Marriott QC to join 20 Essex Street.

LCIA sticks with Park

Global Arbitration Review — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:02 GMT

The LCIA has confirmed the reappointment of William W Park as its president for a further three years, along with the appointment of two vice presidents and four new members of the institution's court.

Asia hire for Quinn Emanuel

Global Arbitration Review — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:05 GMT

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has hired John Rhie, formerly of Kim & Chang in Seoul, to chair the firm’s Asia international arbitration practice – with plans that he be based in Hong Kong.

Herbert Smith Freehills one down in Moscow

Global Arbitration Review — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:22:01 GMT

Following the recent departure of its co-head of international arbitration, Paris-based Charles Kaplan, Herbert Smith Freehills now bids farewell to one of its Moscow-based practitioners, of counsel Francesca Albert.

In-house counsel and the '8am clause'

Global Arbitration Review — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:50:00 GMT

Practitioners may be complacent about international arbitration but what do the users think about the process? A panel of corporate counsel at GAR Live São Paulo shared their approach to negotiating disputes clauses, choosing external counsel and the all-important task of appointing the right arbitrator. Sebastian Perry reports

A coup for Volterra Fietta

Global Arbitration Review — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:40:54 GMT

The former general counsel of the secretariat that administers the Energy Charter Treaty, Graham Coop, is joining London-based public international law boutique Volterra Fietta as the firm’s fourth partner.

CMS promotes in Budapest

Global Arbitration Review — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:31:34 GMT

CMS Cameron McKenna has promoted the head of its Budapest arbitration practice to the partnership.