India and Australia Prepare to Negotiate Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement

Following the conclusion of an interim trade agreement in April 2022, both the Indian and Australian governments claim to be ready to launch new...

Applying the One-Voice Principle, England and Wales High Court Refuses to Recognise Maduro’s Control of Venezuela’s Gold Reserves

Who is the President of Venezuela and who controls roughly half of the Republic of Venezuela’s considerable gold reserves, valued at some $1.95...

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Perenco Freezes Ecuador’s Assets in Luxemburg Banks Accounts

On 28 July 2022, Ecuador’s assets held in bank accounts in Luxembourg were reportedly frozen as part of legal actions initiated by Perenco for...

Should He Win Brazil’s Elections in 2022, Candidate Lula Would Ask the European Union to Improve Terms of FTA Agreement with Mercosur

During his European tour, Lula, Brazil’s presidential frontrunner, said that – if elected in October 2022 – he would call on the...

European Arbitration Institutions Welcome Exemption For Arbitration Proceedings From EU Ban On Transactions With Russian Entities

In a joint statement dated 26 July 2022, the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), the Vienna International Arbitration...