by Harshal Morwale* “Arbitration is the grease that helps economies flow and brings us benefits around the world.” —David W. Rivkin[1] Introduction Arbitration is a dynamic dispute resolution technique. An arbitrator’s powers normally derive from the arbitration agreement. With increasing number of cross border transactions and international trade contracts, the arbitrability of arbitration agreements holds … Continue reading The Concept of Arbitrability of Arbitration Agreements in India
Month: December 2017
The Vodafone Tax Dispute: Abuse of Process in International Investment Arbitration?
by Malcolm Katrak* Recently, the Delhi High Court in the case of Union of India v. Vodafone Group, passed an ex-parte order restraining the Vodafone Group from pursuing an investment arbitration claim against India under the India-United Kingdom Bilateral Investment Treaty (India- UK BIT). The Court held that multiple claims cannot be permitted by corporate … Continue reading The Vodafone Tax Dispute: Abuse of Process in International Investment Arbitration?
Call for Contributions – EFILA Blog
Given the present debate - on both sides of the Atlantic (and beyond) - surrounding the future of ISDS and bilateral investment treaties, the EFILA Blog editorial board believes that a veritable dialogue must take place, allowing all arguments to be heard and all diverging positions to be defended. Discussing the status of an international regime … Continue reading Call for Contributions – EFILA Blog