## [International Arbitration Newsletter - May 2019](/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-may-2019) # International Arbitration Newsletter - May 2019 05 / 24 / 2019 - - [](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-may-2019) - []() - []() Previous Next ![](/sites/default/files/noticias/img/newsletter_arbitraje_internacional_0.jpg) ## [**Selecting an arbitration institution: What to look out for**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/selecting-arbitration-institution-what-look-out) One of the most often asked questions by clients is which arbitration institution is best to administer an arbitration? While many may have a favourite or go-to institution, it is generally not desirable to recommend one particular institution. The choice of institution will have to be made in the light of the particular circumstances of the case. [**KEEP READING**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/selecting-arbitration-institution-what-look-out) ### **Regional overview** [**THE AMERICAS**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-may-2019-regional-overview-americas) - **Argentina.** Dutch investor files ICSID pension funds claim against Argentina - **Bolivia.** US court confirms award in favour of Bolivian CIMSA against Mexico’s Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua (GCC) - **Colombia.** US Real estate investor files treaty claim against Colombia - **Ecuador.** Dutch Supreme Court confirms awards in favour of Chevron against Ecuador - **Venezuela.** Dual nationals defeat Venezuela in treaty claim over food distribution business [**VIEW MORE**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-may-2019-regional-overview-americas) [**EUROPE**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-may-2019-regional-overview-europe) - **Bulgaria.** ICSID tribunal rejects intra-EU ECT claim against Bulgaria by Austrian energy operator - **European Union.** Gazprom´s subsidiary threatens first ECT claim against the EU - **Spain.** Spain fails to challenge arbitrator in ECT claim - **Spain.** Spain requests annulment of solar award - **Ukraine.** Ukranian oil companies obtain payment order against Russia in Crimea disputes [**VIEW MORE**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-may-2019-regional-overview-europe) [**MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-may-2019-regional-overview-middle-east-and-africa) - **Guinea.** Brazil´s Vale awarded US$2 billion in mining dispute in Guinea - **Jordan.** London court grants anti-suit order against Jordan proceedings in port terminal dispute - **Kuwait.** Spain's Alcosa files treaty claim against Kuwait on health services contract - **Mozambique.** Mozambican maritime companies face claims from Abu Dhabi shipbuilder - **United Arab Emirates.** UAE faces ICSID claim in failed artificial archipelago project [**VIEW MORE**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-may-2019-regional-overview-middle-east-and-africa) [**ASIA PACIFIC**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-may-2019-regional-overview-asia-pacific) - **China.** US court confirms HKIAC award that in solar IPO case - **Korea.** US companies file ICC claim in Korean smart city dispute against Korean partner - **Philippines.** ICC tax dispute award rendered in favour of Shell and Chevron subsidiaries against Philippines - **Singapore.** Singapore considers allowing appeal on questions of law in arbitration - **Vietman.** Vietnam ordered to pay US$45 million including moral damages to Dutch national [**VIEW MORE**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-may-2019-regional-overview-asia-pacific) ### [**News**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/international-arbitration-newsletter-may-2019-institutional-and-other-news) ****INSTITUTIONAL NEWS**** - Russian arbitration Council recommends HKIAC to be licensed in Russia - CIArb issues witness conferencing guidelines - Cairo Centre releases case-load statistics - Stockholm Chamber of Commerce provides case e-platform for its arbitrations **TEAM NEWS** **Appointments** - Partner **Joe Tirado (London)** has been appointed to the arbitrator panel of the American Chamber of Comerce of Peru (AmCham Perú). **Recent speaking engagements** - Partner **Joe Tirado (London)** was a panelist at the inaugural session of the London International Disputes Week looking at *London as a dispute resolution hub for international parties* held in London on 7 May 2019. Joe also spoke on *Interplay Between Arbitral Tribunals and State Courts during the Arbitral Proceedings – How to Find the Right Balance?* at the 15th International Federation of Commercial Arbitration Institutions (IFCAI) Biennial Conference in Helsinki, on 22 May 2019. - Partner **Carlos de los Santos (Madrid**) gave the inaugural speech at the *Open de Arbitraje* hosted in Madrid by the Asociación Europea de Arbitraje on 9 May 2019. - Partners **Joao Duarte de Souza (Lisbon)** and **Joe Tirado (London)** spoke at client seminar on international arbitration and ADR hosted by Garrigues in Lisbon on 17 May 2019. **Publications** - The 5th edition of *Global Legal Insights to International Arbitration*, Global Legal Group has just been published. The series covers over 60 jurisdictions which are accessible for free at [this website](https://www.globallegalinsights.com/practice-areas/international-arbitration-laws-and-regulations/england-and-wales). **Joe Tirado (London)** is the Contributing Editor and author of the chapter on England & Wales. - **Alberto Acevedo (Bogotá)**, **Gabriela Cossio (Mexico City)**, **Pedro Tent (Valencia)** and **Joe Tirado (London)** have contributed chapters to a new Wolters Kluwer publication entitled “60 Years of the New York Convention: Key Issues and Future Challenges. - Our International Arbitration team has prepared a number of **country guides** that provide a concise and practical overview of arbitration in each jurisdiction. The guides cover the following jurisdictions: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, England & Wales, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Poland, Portugal and Spain. They are available in Spanish, English, Portuguese and Mandarin and can be viewed at [this link](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/ia-guides). 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