There are a number of dispute resolution methods that companies can use in their international agreements. They can use one or several of them together. Some are better than others depending on the circumstances. Whatever companies choose, they need to draft their...

There are essentially four types of disputes found in the international energy business. They are: State vs. State Disputes These are primarily boundary disputes concerning oil & gas and mineral fields that cross international borders, most of which are located in...

There are several key junctures in any transaction where companies can have a significant impact on how their disputes will be managed and ultimately resolved. Those turning points are 1) when parties first make a deal and draft a dispute resolution clause into their...

The international energy business invests in large, complex, capital-intensive projects that have long life spans. Circumstances, economics, governments and parties invariably change in these international projects, which can often lead to a dispute. The energy sector...