A Pro-Arbitration Approach Changes the Dynamic
Publication | 01.10.23
While international parties doing business in MENA traditionally chose to seat their arbitrations in Europe, the landscape has changed
Jurisdictions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are becoming more attractive arbitral seats for parties seeking to resolve their disputes through international arbitration. Over the past few years, the region has embraced a more arbitration-friendly approach, which experts say is likely to continue.
“The recent developments in the region are signaling a wind of change, and parties that do business there should take note,” says Randa Adra, a partner in Crowell & Moring’s International Dispute Resolution and Litigation groups. “Investors and stakeholders should feel more confident about the dispute resolution mechanisms that are available locally.”
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Administrative Law: Big Shifts in Administrative Law
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