Stavros Brekoulakis

Jan 3, 2024 | arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com | Stavros Brekoulakis

In this issue, Romesh Weeramantry considers whether the rules of interpretation in the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT) remain fully fit for purpose, particularly in investment treaty disputes. It is both a topical and complex question to ask. In practice, the VCLT is often of limited use in giving guidance to a tribunal in its interpretive task. The VCLT’s rules of interpretation are capable of supporting a wide range of potential interpretations.

Oct 12, 2023 | globalarbitrationreview.com | Stavros Brekoulakis

We are delighted to introduce the fifth edition of The Guide to Construction Arbitration. During the three years of the pandemic, the construction industry suffered significant disruption, giving rise to a substantial number of construction arbitrations worldwide. There are two types of covid-19-related disputes that the pandemic brought about.

Oct 12, 2023 | globalarbitrationreview.com | Stavros Brekoulakis |Ellis Baker |Anthony Lavers |Aisha Nadar

The Guide to Construction Arbitration - Fifth Edition Edited by academics who teach construction contracts and arbitration at the School of International Arbitration in London, GAR’s Guide to Construction Arbitration pulls together both substantive and procedural sides of the subject in one volume.

Oct 12, 2023 | globalarbitrationreview.com | Stavros Brekoulakis

This is an Insight article, written by a selected partner as part of GAR's co-published content. Read more on Insight Major construction projects typically involve several parties and interrelated contracts, including subcontracts. Although the provisions of the main contract between the employer and the contractor do not usually become a part of the subcontractor’s agreement, a dispute arising out of the main contract may give rise to claims and disputes under the subcontract, and vice versa.