Peru passes arbitration reform in wake of corruption scandal
As the international fallout from the Odebrecht corruption scandal continues, Peru has made several reforms to its arbitration law with the aim of increasing transparency for disputes involving state entities – drawing criticism from practitioners in the region who say the measures are ill-conceived.
Spain wins stay of enforcement of solar award in US
A US court has granted Spain a stay of enforcement of a €53 million Energy Charter Treaty award in favour of a Luxembourg investment fund while the state pursues set-aside proceedings in Sweden.
Total loses SIAC claim over Philippine project
A SIAC tribunal has ordered France’s Total to pay damages to its minority partner in a Philippine offshore oil and gas prospect.
Mayer Brown promotes in Paris
Mayer Brown has promoted José Caicedo, who is currently representing both investors and states in pending ICSID claims, to partner in Paris.
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Rail investor renews threat against Lithuania
An Estonian rail company has served Lithuania with a second notice of intent to pursue a treaty claim, alleging it was excluded from projects on the basis of its alleged links to Russia – and has more than doubled the damages it is seeking.
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Squire Patton Boggs opens in Milan with another Curtis hire
Galileo Pozzoli has left Curtis Mallet-Prevost Colt & Mosle after 10 years as its Italy managing partner to help Squire Patton Boggs launch a new office in Milan.
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Insurer challenges award over gas pollution settlements
A German insurer has challenged an UNCITRAL award that requires it to cover nearly US$44 million in settlements agreed by Houston-based energy company Philips 66 to resolve lawsuits over pollution caused by a gasoline additive.
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Betto sanctioned over “sexualised climate” at Paris firm
Prominent French arbitration lawyer Jean-Georges Betto has been sanctioned by the Paris Bar Council for creating an “unhealthy, sexualised climate” at his law firm, following complaints by two former associates.
Cameroon faces claim from French businessman
A French businessman's company has launched an ICSID claim worth almost US$1 billion against Cameroon over his imprisonment and the alleged expropriation of an online platform to help fund community projects.
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