This paper investigates the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and financial performance for European firms, and the moderating roles of industry and

country-specific factors in this relationship. Studying a sample of 2340 companies across 18 countries, we find Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scores [...]

Logic-based adverse inferences are an essential element of legal adjudication. To utilize them fairly in response to issues such as failure to produce documents or witnesses,

tribunals would need to ensure that they stem from an impeccable procedural process and logical analysis. [...]

With the ascendance of metaverse technologies, virtual dispute resolution mechanisms have undergone rapid development, challenging the foundational principles of traditional

arbitration. This article examines the theoretical foundations of independence and impartiality within the international arbitration framework and analyses how the [...]

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. [...]