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ICC 2021 Dispute Resolution statistics
Earlier this year the ICC Dispute Resolution Services published the preliminary dispute resolution figures for 2021. It is reported that in 2021 the ICC International Court of Arbitration registered 853 new cases in total, as compared to 946 new cases in 2020 which was the highest number since 2016. Despite the drop in case numbers, …
The FIDIC Contract Suite: Which Book, and When
FIDIC publishes a family of standard contracts, each known by the colour of its cover. Choosing the right book is one of the most consequential decisions on an international project: it fixes who designs, who carries the main risks and how the Contractor is paid. Many later disputes trace back to a book that did…
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Appoints Equitas Director
EQUITAS director Metehan C. Sonbahar has been appointed to act as a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitratior’s (CIArb) European Branch Committee. CIArb is an international centre for the practice and profession of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) with 16,000 members from 149 countries and is supported by an international network of 41 branches. CIArb…
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Extension of Time Claims under FIDIC: A Step-by-Step Guide
Extension of time is the most common claim on construction projects, and one of the most frequently disputed. A valid extension protects the Contractor from delay damages and is often the foundation for any related cost claim. Under FIDIC, however, entitlement depends as much on how and when the claim is made as on the…
2023 ICC Arbitration: A Closer Look at Construction Sector Disputes
In 2023 890 new cases were registered with the ICC International Court of Arbitration. Parties from 141 countries were involved in the new cases, showcasing the global reach and diversity of ICC Arbitration. The majority of parties were from North & West Europe (28.8%), followed by North America (12.9%) and Latin America & Caribbean (14.5%)….
Mitigating Dispute Escalation: The Strategic Value of Claims Advisory in Construction
Background In the contemporary global construction landscape, disputes are frequently regarded as an inevitable byproduct of complex projects. Whether operating under FIDIC, JCT, or NEC contract suites, the tripartite pressures of time, cost, and quality often culminate in commercial friction. However, disputes rarely emerge ex nihilo; they are typically the result of unresolved claims, opaque…
