## [International Arbitration Newsletter - July 2018](/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-july-2018) # International Arbitration Newsletter - July 2018 07 / 17 / 2018 - - [](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-july-2018) - []() - []() Previous Next ![](/sites/default/files/noticias/img/imagen_newsletters_arbitraje_julio_2018_2.jpg) ### [**Multi-tiered clauses: pros and cons of an alternative dispute resolution system**](http://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/multi-tiered-clauses-pros-and-cons-alternative-dispute-resolution-system) Before incorporating a standard multi-step dispute resolution clause, it is worth considering if a phased system actually satisfies the needs and interests of the parties and if so, be careful in drafting said clauses to avoid potential practical problems. [**KEEP READING**](http://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/multi-tiered-clauses-pros-and-cons-alternative-dispute-resolution-system) ### **Regional Overview** [**THE AMERICAS**](http://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-july-2018-regional-overview-americas) - **Brazil.** Brazil´s Superior Court of Justice reaffirms principle of *kompetenz-kompetenz* - **Chile.** Chile challenges ICSID’s jurisdiction in investment arbitration - **Mexico.** Senate ratifies ICSID Convention - **Peru.** Kuntur Wasi airport consortium files ICSID claim against Peru - **Guatemala.** Iberdrola brings another treaty claim against Guatemala [**VIEW MORE**](http://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-july-2018-regional-overview-americas) [**EUROPE**](http://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-july-2018-regional-overview-europe) - **England.** Ukranian Naftogaz obtains London Commercial Court freezing order against Gazprom - **Poland.** Poland granted stay from treaty claim enforcement by Sweden’s appeal court - **Spain.** Spain hit by another intra-EU Energy Charter Treaty arbitration loss - **Spain.** Spanish tribunal sets aside windfarm award - **The Netherlands.** Dutch Supreme Court upholds Siemens´ ICC Turkish metro award [**VIEW MORE**](http://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-july-2018-regional-overview-europe) [**MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA**](http://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-july-2018-regional-overview-middle-east-and-africa) - **Congo.** US Court asked to confirm ICC awards against Congo - **Egypt.** ICSID tribunal rejects €140 million claim brought by Veolia against Egypt - **Equatorial Guinea.** Orange asks US Court to arrest Equatorial Guinean´s President Boeing - **Lebanon.** Lebanon hit by ICSID Treaty claim award in favour of private jet operator - **Rwanda.** US Bay View Group files treaty claims against Rwanda [**VIEW MORE**](http://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-july-2018-regional-overview-middle-east-and-africa) [**ASIA PACIFIC**](http://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-july-2018-regional-overview-asia-pacific) - **China.** Chinese state entity and Yemen settle airport dispute - **Hong Kong.** Hong Kong Court allows Japan Commercial Arbitration Association award enforcement - **India.** US District court refuses to enforce an UNCITRAL award against India - **Singapore.** Singapore court enforces SIAC award despite incorrect seat - **South Korea.** South Korea hit by first ever investment treaty loss [**VIEW MORE**](http://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-july-2018-regional-overview-asia-pacific) ### **News** [****Institutional and other news****](http://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-july-2018-institutional-and-other-news) - HKIAC caseload statistics published - ICSID enters Cooperation Agreement with the SCIA [**VIEW MORE**](http://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-july-2018-institutional-and-other-news) [****Team news****](http://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-july-2018-team-news) **Recent speaking engagements:** - 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