Brazil is internationally recognized as an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction. As a signatory to the New York Convention, its arbitration framework is modeled on UNCITRAL Model Law, and its highest…
The second day of the CAM-CCBC Arbitration Congress XI ("Congress") featured three insightful panels, each addressing critical topics in the field of arbitration. The first panel, moderated by Ms…
On October 14, 2024, CAM-CCBC hosted the XI edition of its Arbitration Congress in São Paulo. As usual, the Congress kick-started the São Paulo Arbitration Week, setting in motion a week of…
On September 21, 2024, Legislative Decree No. 1660 ("Decree") was enacted. The Decree strengthens the National Registry of Arbitrators and Arbitration Centers (“RENACE”), mandating the registration…
On September 4, 2024, the Chamber for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration of CIESP/FIESP (the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo, Brazil) released a new set of arbitration rules…
Costa Rica has long been heralded as a beacon of political, social and economic stability in the Americas. Its respect for the rule of law, coupled with a strong commitment to the peaceful resolution…
The Chilean Court of Appeals (the “Court”) recently rendered a decision that underscores the importance of impartiality in domestic arbitration proceedings (the “Decision”). Particularly, the Court…
What had to be a simple touch-and-go on the Curaçao, Caribbean airport for Venezuelan airline Albatros (officially named Alianza Glancelot C.A., “Albatros”) became a longer-term storage exercise of…
On 28 May 2024, the Chilean Supreme Court rendered a landmark ruling in Albemarle Limitada v Emaresa Ingenieros y Representaciones S.A. & Or (see Case No. 10854-2024). The case concerned an…
