International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR)

I was recently admitted as arbitrator in the list of international arbitrators of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR). The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) is the international division of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the world’s leading provider of dispute resolution services to businesses in matters involving cross-border transactions.

How do I manage an arbitration case? How do you manage yours?

MY ARBITRATION PHILOSOPHY | STATEMENT 1. It is not acceptable for an arbitrator to delegate work to a junior lawyer who is not a member of the tribunal. 2. When the complexity of the case so justifies, it is acceptable for a tribunal to appoint a secretary to assist it with the administrative tasks relating […]

Arbitrating Disputes in Third-Party Funding: A Parallel With Arbitration in the Financing Sector

Arbitrating Disputes in Third-Party Funding: A Parallel With Arbitration in the Financing Sector   The topic of Third-Party Funding in international arbitration has been almost exhaustedly debated. However, little — if any — relevance has been given to the use of dispute resolution mechanisms in the context of litigation financing. It can be said that […]

Why Arbitrate in Portugal? Reason 8 – Internationally Oriented Community

      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 […]