International Arbitration & Portugal Internationally Oriented Community International arbitration in Portugal has taken off in recent years, and as previous posts have discussed, there are a wide variety of compelling reasons why this has been the case. Past posts have touched upon some aspects of how Portugal is internationally oriented in […]
Why Arbitrate in Portugal? Reason 7 – Supportive State Courts
International Arbitration & Portugal Supportive State Courts In addition to the several previously mentioned advantages in regards to selecting Portugal as an all-encompassing jurisdiction for the resolution of international arbitration disputes, it is worthwhile mentioning the adaptive and supportive Portuguese state courts. As touched upon in previous posts, Portugal shares historic and legal roots with […]
30/11/2018 Why Arbitrate in Portugal? Reason 6 – A Robust Legal System
International Arbitration & Portuguese Law A robust legal system When selecting a jurisdiction for international arbitration, as noted in previous posts, there are several important factors to consider, among them, is the legal system of the country chosen. Portugal has recently implemented some changes to its legal system, including to international arbitration laws, […]
Why Arbitrate in Portugal? Reason 5 – Modern Country, Modern Facilities
Portugal & International Arbitration Recently modernized infrastructures and facilities Portugal is a developed country with many modern infrastructures and facilities. In recent times, Portugal has been considered a spearhead in terms of new technologies and IT solutions. This is especially relevant in terms of the fact that many of these new technologies have also […]
Why Arbitrate in Portugal? Reason 4 – A Safe and Friendly Place
Portugal & International Arbitration A safe, stable and reliable jurisdiction Portugal, with its stable economic, political and legal systems has been growing increasing popular in the realm of being considered as an advantageous destination not only for tourism but also for the resolution of international arbitration disputes. Alongside this, Portugal is considered to be […]
Why Arbitrate in Portugal? Reason 3 – Legal Background
The Portuguese Legal Background & International Arbitration Enduring legal ties between Lusophone Countries The fact that the Portuguese Civil Code and Code of Civil Procedure are still in force in the Lusophone countries of Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, São Tomé Principe, and Guinea Bissau gives Portugal yet another advantage in terms of selecting a […]
Why Arbitrate in Portugal? Reason 2 – Language
Language & International Arbitration Portugal – a country with communication skills The Language background Language barriers are one of the most prominent cultural concerns when dealing with business matters in a foreign country, and this makes sense because a seemingly innocuous mishap in wording can lead to a failed business deal. This is even more […]
Why Arbitrate in Portugal? Reason 1: Geography
International Arbitration & Portugal’s Geography An alluring and advantageous jurisdiction Over the past few years Portugal has been quickly expanding in a number of areas without showing signs of its growth slowing down anytime soon. However, one key area in which Portugal may be overlooked is in regards to being selected as a jurisdiction for […]
8 Advantages of Arbitrating Disputes in Portugal
Arbitration, in and of itself, has a long-standing history, having been practised by the Greeks and Romans, it is to this day still one of the most sought out methods of dispute resolution. In more recent decades, and alongside globalisation, international arbitration has been vastly growing in popularity for a number of reasons. It is […]