Methods for Presenting Expert Evidence

Chi Liu and Cheryl Ng Huiling | Global Arbitration Review Introduction Expert evidence plays an indispensable role in modern international arbitration. As commercial disputes become increasingly complex and technical, arbitral tribunals regularly confront issues requiring specialised knowledge beyond their expertise. Whether addressing questions of quantum valuation, construction engineering, intellectual property, financial accounting or specialised industry… Continue reading Methods for Presenting Expert Evidence

No Games Allowed: Right to Arbitrate Waived by Filing Suit and Waiting to Request Arbitration

John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart Many construction contracts these days include an arbitration provision.  Those provisions generally provide that disputes between the parties will be resolved through private arbitration rather than litigation in the public court system. As with other contractual rights, the right to invoke arbitration is waivable.  Waiver may be accomplished expressly or… Continue reading No Games Allowed: Right to Arbitrate Waived by Filing Suit and Waiting to Request Arbitration

Technology Is Changing Disputes. Arbitration Remains the Best Way to Resolve Them.

American Arbitration Association Today’s disputes are more technical, more complex, and often harder to manage. Disputes involving blockchain, cryptocurrency, and data breaches have increased steadily, introducing new types of claims and evidence. Artificial intelligence is adding another layer. In many cases, contracts were written for systems with consistent and predictable outputs. AI doesn’t always fit… Continue reading Technology Is Changing Disputes. Arbitration Remains the Best Way to Resolve Them.

The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: Key Changes for Construction Disputes

Michael Valo | Glaholt Bowles The revised ICC Rules of Arbitration came into force on 1 June 2026, replacing the 2021 edition that had governed ICC arbitrations for the preceding five years. For parties involved in international construction projects, where disputes are often high-value, multi-party, and document-intensive, several of the amendments are of particular practical significance. This… Continue reading The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: Key Changes for Construction Disputes

What Is an Arbitration Agreement? Definition, Elements & Best Practices

Belma Sujkovic | DiliTrust An arbitration agreement is a contractual provision requiring parties to resolve disputes through private arbitration rather than court litigation. A neutral arbitrator hears evidence and issues a binding decision, trading courtroom formality for speed, privacy, and efficiency. For legal professionals, these agreements are strategic risk management tools that determine who controls disputes, how… Continue reading What Is an Arbitration Agreement? Definition, Elements & Best Practices