International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

London-based International Arbitration Partner Maurice Kenton Joins Hunton Andrews Kurth in Continued Expansion of Firm’s Global Disputes Practice

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Maurice Kenton, a prominent international arbitration and disputes lawyer with significant experience representing clients in the mining, oil and gas, power, telecommunications, infrastructure and insurance sectors, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in London.

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  • Maurice Kenton, a prominent international arbitration and disputes lawyer with significant experience representing clients in the mining, oil and gas, power, telecommunications, infrastructure and insurance sectors, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in London.
  • Arriving with Kenton is disputes Counsel Edward Hamilton, whose practice includes international commercial and investor-State disputes.
  • “We are pleased to welcome them to the firm.”
    Kenton, who will lead the firm’s international arbitration practice, is the latest addition to Hunton Andrews Kurth’s London-based team.
  • The firm recently announced the arrivals of his longtime colleagues, international arbitration Partner David Hesse and corporate Partner Phillip Mace.

Kenon Holdings Ltd. Announces Favorable Ruling in Arbitration Proceeding

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The claims and proceeding are described in more detail in Kenon's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ending December 31, 2022 ("Form 20-F").

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  • The claims and proceeding are described in more detail in Kenon's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ending December 31, 2022 ("Form 20-F").
  • The arbitration tribunal concluded that Peru's resolution relating to secondary frequency regulation breached Peru's obligations under Article 10.5 of the Free Trade Agreement.
  • As a result of Peru's breach of the Free Trade Agreement, Peru has been ordered to pay Kenon and IC Power $110.7 million in damages.
  • These statements include statements with respect to the arbitration award, the agreement with a capital provider and other non-historical statements.

Silver Bull Secures US$9.5M Litigation Funding to Pursue Damages Claim Against the Mexican Government

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Litigation Funding Agreement (“LFA”) signed with Bench Walk Advisors LLC (“Bench Walk”) to pursue international arbitration claims against Mexico for breaches of its obligations under NAFTA.

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  • Litigation Funding Agreement (“LFA”) signed with Bench Walk Advisors LLC (“Bench Walk”) to pursue international arbitration claims against Mexico for breaches of its obligations under NAFTA.
  • “The substantial litigation funding secured under the LFA is a testament to the strength of Silver Bull’s claims.
  • The US$9.5 million funding facility is non-dilutive to Silver Bull shareholders and will cover the full legal budget of the claim, expert, and ancillary costs, as well as Silver Bull’s operating expenses.
  • Silver Bull held a meeting with Mexican government officials in Mexico City on May 30, 2023, in an attempt to explore amicable settlement options and avoid arbitration.

Leading International Arbitration Attorney Miriam Harwood Joins Katten

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Miriam K. Harwood has joined the New York office as a partner and chair of the firm's new International Arbitration practice.

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  • NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Miriam K. Harwood has joined the New York office as a partner and chair of the firm's new International Arbitration practice.
  • "I am excited to launch the International Arbitration practice at Katten," said Harwood.
  • She also serves on the board of directors of the New York International Arbitration Center and the advisory board of The American Review of International Arbitration.
  • Before joining Katten, Harwood served as partner and co-head of the Investment Arbitration practice at an AmLaw 100 firm, and she was previously a partner in the International Arbitration group at an AmLaw 200 firm.

Quandary Peak Research: Unprecedented Tech and IP Legal Battle Surfaces in Arbitration Against Mexico

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quandary Peak Research, led by Dr. George Edwards, was appointed by Mexico to provide expert software opinions in this groundbreaking case which signifies the importance of this legal clash and underscores the increasing relevance of technological understanding and IP expertise in today's legal landscape.

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  • Mexico City's taxi fleet accused of patent infringement in a lawsuit regarding digital taximeter technology.
  • The rise of tech investor-state arbitration is foreseeable as technology is increasingly at the heart of government policymaking.
  • With advancements in tech driving economic growth and transforming industries, conflicts between tech investors and states are likely to escalate.
  • The finalization of the written pleadings stage signifies the progression to a hearing anticipated to take place later this year.

TWO MUSICK PEELER ATTORNEYS NAMED AMONG THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEGAL LEADERS IN AMERICA

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

This seminal guide honors the burgeoning legal talent infusing traditional and innovative practices with fresh energy and forward-thinking perspectives.

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  • This seminal guide honors the burgeoning legal talent infusing traditional and innovative practices with fresh energy and forward-thinking perspectives.
  • "This is our inaugural guide dedicated to those who will define the future of the legal profession," states the publisher.
  • Managing Partner R. Joseph De Briyn adds, "We are so proud that two of our outstanding attorneys are being recognized among legal leaders.
  • Giorgio and Citadelle's inclusion in this guide is a testament to the bright future that awaits them in the field of law."

Silver Bull Announces Filing of Request for Arbitration with International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

The Arbitration arises from Mexico’s unlawful expropriation and other unlawful treatment of Silver Bull and its investments resulting from the illegal blockade of Silver Bull’s Sierra Mojada project.

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  • The Arbitration arises from Mexico’s unlawful expropriation and other unlawful treatment of Silver Bull and its investments resulting from the illegal blockade of Silver Bull’s Sierra Mojada project.
  • The arbitration has been initiated under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States process, which falls under the auspices of the World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), to which Mexico is a signatory.
  • Silver Bull held a meeting with Mexican government officials in Mexico City on May 30, 2023, in an attempt to explore amicable settlement options and avoid arbitration.
  • Any forward-looking statements in this document are intended to provide Silver Bull security holders and potential investors with information regarding Silver Bull, including management's assessment of Silver Bull’s future plans and financial outlook.

Silver Bull Provides Update on Legacy NAFTA Claim Against Mexico and Management Changes

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (OTCQB: SVBL, TSX: SVB) (“Silver Bull” or the “Company”) is providing an update regarding its legacy North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) claim against Mexico.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (OTCQB: SVBL, TSX: SVB) (“Silver Bull” or the “Company”) is providing an update regarding its legacy North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) claim against Mexico.
  • Silver Bull has been unable to access the project since the illegal blockade commenced in September 2019.
  • Silver Bull will be seeking to recover no less than US$178 million in damages that it has suffered as a result of Mexico’s breach of its NAFTA obligations.
  • These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about Silver Bull’s and Arras’s exploration projects, the industry in which Silver Bull operates and the beliefs and assumptions of Silver Bull’s management.

Global Curling Irons Market to 2031 - Featuring Koninklijike Phillips, Conair, Helen of Troy and Curlingiron.org Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 9, 2023

The main types of curling irons are curling tongs, curling wands, and other products.

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  • The main types of curling irons are curling tongs, curling wands, and other products.
  • The increasing use of hair grooming products is expected to propel the growth of the curling irons market going forward.
  • Curlsmith is a US-based manufacturer of hair care products, operating in the curling irons market.
  • The countries covered in the curling irons market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA.

Perenco registers Award debt owed by Ecuador in Singapore and UK

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Friday, August 26, 2022

LONDON, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perenco confirms that it has registered the Award owed to Perenco by the Republic of Ecuador in The General Division of The High Court of The Republic of Singapore.  The Award is also registered in The High Court of Justice in the UK.  This action, which is in keeping with Perenco's stated strategy of enforcing its payment rights in multiple jurisdictions, would allow for Ecuadorean accounts in these jurisdictions to be frozen and trading payments and receivables to be seized, in order to satisfy the outstanding Award debt. 

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  • Further step taken to enforce payment rights against Ecuador, which remains in full default on its US$412m debt to Perenco
    LONDON, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perenco confirms that it has registered the Award owed to Perenco by the Republic of Ecuador in The General Division of The High Court of The Republic of Singapore.
  • The Award is also registered in The High Court of Justice in the UK.
  • Perenco's further action arises from the continuing non-payment by Ecuador of a US$412m debt, the revised amount awarded to Perenco in May 2021 by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes ("ICSID") Committee.
  • By enhancing and developing local resources, Perenco supports the economic growth and human development in each of the 15 partner countries where it operates.