EQUITAS director Metehan C. Sonbahar has been recognised again as a Future Leader in Uluslararası Tahkim 2022 by Who’s Who Legal and Global Arbitration Review.
For further details please visit WWL Future Leaders 2022 website.
EQUITAS director Metehan C. Sonbahar has been recognised again as a Future Leader in Uluslararası Tahkim 2022 by Who’s Who Legal and Global Arbitration Review.
For further details please visit WWL Future Leaders 2022 website.
Force Majeure is a French phrase commonly used in commercial contracts to describe exceptional circumstances or events affecting the contract, parties obligations and that are completely outside the parties’ control. Such events may include, acts of God, war, strike, epidemic, riot etc. Black’s Law Dictionary describes force majeure as ‘ An event or effect that…
Expert Evidence vs Industry Experience in Construction Disputes What Courts Expect from Quantum, Delay, and Disruption Claims Introduction In complex construction disputes, outcomes are often determined not by the volume of material presented, but by the quality and structure of expert evidence. A recurring issue in litigation and arbitration is whether opinions based primarily on…
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%)….
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…
Summary of Judgment [2025] EWHC 2173 (TCC) Background The parties entered into a JCT Design and Build contract on 10 November 2022 for the construction of a leisure and retail centre in Bishop Auckland. After completion, disputes arose concerning payment applications, entitlement to extensions of time (EOT), and liquidated damages (LADs). The dispute was referred…
Introduction The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its Arbitration Rules, scheduled to come into effect on 1 June 2026. This update represents the first major revision since 2021 and arrives at a critical juncture for the institution. Following a period of unprecedented activity—during which the ICC Court of Arbitration…