The intersection of international arbitration and data protection law presents a complex and evolving regulatory landscape, particularly in jurisdictions where domestic data

protection regimes are rapidly developing. This article critically examines the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA)-International Bar Association [...]

Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms face a legitimacy crisis marked by concerns over fairness, independence, and state regulatory autonomy. This article examines

three major reform initiatives: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Working Group III’s multilateral dialogue process, the European [...]

Mediated settlements are widely valued for their flexibility and efficiency in resolving disputes. However, in the United States (US), parties in high-conflict cases increasingly

exploit the contractual nature of these settlements to delay or avoid compliance by raising strategic contractual defences. [...]

This article explores when Dutch courts may set aside or refuse to recognize arbitral awards, whether issued in the Netherlands or abroad. It sets out the relevant legal framework

under the Dutch Code of Civil Procedure (DCCP) and the New York Convention, highlighting the distinction between domestic and foreign awards. [...]

Many hailed the entry into force of the Escazú Agreement in 2021. Those who do, hope for the ultimate achievement of the Agreement's goal of further establishing environmental

democratic rights and, thus, enabling sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean. [...]