International dispute resolution
International Dispute Resolution Between Business Partners
When businesses negotiate contracts they usually focus on the commercial terms and pay little attention to disputes. But what they do have to think about in advance is the so-called ‘jurisdiction clause’ stating where and...
Litigation in France
The system for resolving business disputes in France has undergone significant changes since the implementation of the judicial reform. The number of courts considering such disputes was reduced, but the process itself was accelerated. If...
Starting Arbitration In Canada
In today's blog post, we will discuss the main provisions of the arbitration process in Canada. Especially, in terms of choosing the right arbitration institution which will help the process go smoothly. If you are...
Business Dispute Resolution in Singapore
This blog post is dedicated to the pre-trial dispute resolution process in Singapore. The peaceful settlement of a dispute in Singapore is widely used, with mediation being the most popular form.
Resolving Disputes in Norway
Being totally independent; Norwegian courts are mainly responsible for preventing anti-constitutional acts & implementing laws. If you decide to settle a business dispute in the Kingdom of Norway, please note that the country
ADR In Switzerland
In this blog post, law experts at IncFine will provide a brief overview of the Swiss court system and will talk about whether it is possible to resolve a commercial dispute in Switzerland...
Arbitration proceeding in Germany
Initiating arbitration in Germany requires filing an application with the DIS. Please note that the amended DIS rules have been in effect since early 2018.
Arbitration in Germany : Pros
Ways To Resolve Disputes in the Netherlands
If you have decided to resolve a commercial conflict in the Netherlands, you can go straight to courts but you can also try to settle the dispute in a peaceful way choosing one of the...
Resolving Disputes in South Korea
Unless it’s a patent dispute which can only be handled by the Patent Court, resolving commercial disputes in the Republic of Korea (ROK) is normally handled by ordinary civil courts. Decisions rendered by courts of...
Arbitral Proceedings in Singapore
The choice of an arbitration institution is a task that the parties must solve in order to successfully resolve a commercial dispute. The efficiency of the entire process and its result, the duration
Resolving Disputes by Arbitration in Lichtenstein
The main pieces of legislation regulating domestic & foreign arbitration in Lichtenstein are:
Civil Code (governs domestic & foreign arbitration);
Enforcement Act;
Arbitration in Lichtenstein
Regulated by the LCCP, the procedure for resolving commercial disputes by arbitration in Liechtenstein underwent a major overhaul in the year twenty ten. The idea behind was to ensure that arbitration law was
Mediation in Italy
If you are faced with the need to settle a commercial dispute with an Italian counterparty, you may find this blog post helpful. Mediation as a way to resolve a conflict without lengthy judicial red...
Arbitration in Korea
Businesses all over the world have increased their use of arbitration, while, at the same time, expanding the types of disputes that are subject to arbitration. Entrepreneurs who decide to resolve a commercial dispute through...
Perspectives of Mediation in the USA
Last year was a landmark year for the development of mediation in the United States as the country joined the Singapore Mediation Convention, which aims to make international agreements on the resolution of conflicts using...
Mediation in the state of Germany
German statutory law doesn’t specifically define conciliation & ADR. It’s understood that ADR is an all-embracive term describing all non-litigation methods of settling disputes through mediation in the state of Germany. Conciliation, in
Arbitration in Cyprus
Resolving domestic & international disputes through arbitration in the Republic of Cyprus requires that all arbitration agreements be in written form. International arbitrations are regulated by Act #101/87, while domestic ones are governed
Resolving Disputes in the Cayman Islands (Part 2)
Deadlines There’s a 6-year deadline for filing regular & equity claims in the Caymans. Deadlines can be extended if fraud or deliberate concealment of factual information is detected. Signing a conciliation agreement, extending a deadline...
Resolving Disputes in the Cayman Islands (Part 1)
Resolving financial disputes in the Cayman Islands is the exclusive prerogative of the Supreme Court’s specialized department. Disputes are almost always adjudicated by a single judge. For civil claims in which
Arbitration in the Czech Republic and Enforcement of Awards
Resolution of issues related to arbitral awards can be carried out in court. This blog post takes a closer look at how you can enforce an arbitral award through a court in
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Unlike litigation, ADR (or Alternative Dispute Resolution) is a less costly & more peaceful way of resolving commercial disputes. There’s many different forms of ADR, each of which can be used
Arbitral Awards in the Netherlands
Arbitration is a private method to settle disputes based on an agreement between the parties involved. Dispute resolution by arbitration in the Netherlands, like in any other European country, ends with a decision
Singapore Convention on Mediation (SCM)
The SCM’s importance for peaceful settlement of commercial disputes is hard to overestimate. Adopted in 2019, it was signed by forty six countries, including the PRC & US. So, let’s see what it’s all about...
Settlement of Disputes
Including a dispute resolution clause in commercial contracts is a common practice. So, let’s take a look at what it usually takes to settle a dispute & which ADR methods parties can make use of....
International Dispute Resolution
Companies involved in cross-border trade are often faced with two important questions: Where and how to settle commercial disputes? How to receive payment in case of a successful resolution of international commercial disputes? To help...
Domain Name Rights Disputes
A lawsuit centering around infringement of TM rights & transfer of domain name ownership in Europe & the US has recently been filed. However, because the plaintiff failed to provide sufficient proof, the court found...
Selecting a Mediator to Settle a Dispute in the USA
This article sets out some of the practicalities of selecting a mediator for peaceful dispute resolution in the US.
The settlement of an international dispute through mediation in the
Foreign Investors and Arbitration in Japan
Resolving disputes by arbitration in Japan is a common practice, especially when it comes to disputes involving foreign investors. In fact, the popularity of arbitration is so high that Japanese arbitration
Litigation in Hong Kong
Those interested in resolving disputes through litigation in Hong Kong should keep in mind that civil proceedings there are regulated by the Supreme Court’s rules & Chief Justice’s Guidelines.
Selecting a Mediator in China
Resolving a dispute by mediation in the PRC is one of the most effective ADR methods involving neutral parties (i.e. mediators). The outcome of proceedings depends on a mediator; hence, choosing one must
Dispute Resolution Through Commercial Mediation
The key goal of mediation is to find an acceptable solution to the conflict. Although the resolution of disputes through commercial mediation abroad in the vast majority of cases occurs the
Cross-Border Dispute Resolution Through Arbitration in Canada
"Private court", private court of pale and gray hair men - those were just a few popular names of international arbitration in the past. However, this method of dispute resolution has only been
International ADR in Switzerland
Today's blog post invites readers to familiarize themselves with existing cross-border dispute resolution options in Switzerland that, under certain circumstances, might interest your company. We will highlight such topics as why ADR in
International Arbitration in Austria
If you are interested in resolving an arbitration dispute in Austria, please note that a few years ago, the country underwent a reform, according to which the Supreme Court was determined as the
Mediation in Spain
Resolving disputes through mediation in Spain is a common practice. In this short review, we’ll try to shed some light on how parties to a dispute can choose a mediator in
ADR in Ireland
Being a common way of settling disputes in Ireland , arbitration has been getting increasingly formalized and thus similar to traditional adversary proceedings recently. Hence, other forms of ADR, such as expert
IP Disputes in Singapore
Courts in the Republic of Singapore are authorized to render judgements on copyright infringement & fraud. Initiating litigation in the Republic of Singapore, whether with a regular or Supreme Court, is
Jurisdictional Issues
Lack of jurisdiction of tribunals & procedural inconsistencies of arbitral awards are the two main issues the NYC tries to tackle. Tribunals in most jurisdictions are sufficiently authorized to render awards as per the principle...
HK Mediation Specifics
Mediation in business is at the peak of popularity. But the success of this dispute settlement procedure largely depends on the mediator. From this blog post, you will learn the nuances of
Choosing a Law Firm to Resolve a Dispute in Arbitration
Ensuring the impartiality and independence of arbitrators is indeed one of the main principles in resolving a dispute in the UK and in any other country. Both points are important components of a professional approach...
