Litigation and Arbitration
04-05-2021
As a result of the improving epidemiological situation in Portugal, and in the implementation of a government strategy for gradually lifting lockdown measures adopted within the scope of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the regime for the general suspension of procedural periods and procedures established previously is now revoked.
03-24-2021
The International Bar Association (IBA) approved, on December 17, 2020, the revised IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration (‘IBA Rules 2020’), finally published on February 17, 2021. The revised rules have been updated on matters related to remote hearings, cybersecurity, docent production, witness statements and expert reports, appointment of experts, cross-examination or the admissibility of evidence.
03-25-2021
The most relevant Asia Pacific updates from the global International Arbitration and ADR practice group at Garrigues.
03-25-2021
The most relevant updates from Middle East and Africa from the global International Arbitration and ADR practice group at Garrigues.
03-25-2021
The most relevant European updates from the global International Arbitration and ADR practice group at Garrigues.
03-25-2021
The most relevant updates of The Americas from the global International Arbitration and ADR practice group at Garrigues.
03-05-2021
English law, courts and lawyers are a popular option for business transactions in the EU. Brexit could possibly change that, not so much because of obstacles to a valid choice of English law or the enforceability of judgements rendered by English courts but because the UK is now outside the many procedures for judicial cooperation within the EU (summoning, taking of evidence and other forms of judicial cooperation) which are vital for effective cross-border litigation.