Victoria Associates – International – Business – Disputes
In its bilateral investment treaty (BIT) network, Portugal adopts a predominantly formalistic approach to the definition of “investor,” balancing inclusivity with legal certainty.
Notable characteristics include:
The right to compensation in the event of termination may arise in multiple legal contexts. The contracts where this issue arises the most are the distribution contracts (agency, franchise and the like).
In Portugal, distribution contracts do not … Read the rest
Lee Boyd, founder of Victoria Associates, writes on Kluwer Arbitration Blog about the restitution of stolen property during the Holocaust era.
Read her post “International Arbitration and the Future of Holocaust Restitution in the Aftermath of Republic of Hungary … Read the rest
Movies from the last century looked up to the year 2000 as the beginning of a futuristic era in which high technology is a central element of human life. Drones, smart phones, tablets, mobile payment technology, biometric devices, wearable technology, … Read the rest
This post addresses very briefly the mechanisms to solve international disputes, in Portugal, in the context of international distribution and agency agreements.
In order to solve disputes, suppliers and distributors have at their disposal all means of dispute resolution, … Read the rest
When Third-Party Funding (TPF) is mentioned, surely the first question that (still) arises for most people is: what is it all about? If we translate this expression into “third-party funding of litigation”, perhaps the doubts will be dispelled for the … Read the rest
Space: the last frontier. Since the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik 1, which started the “Space Age” back in 1957, Humanity has been actively … Read the rest
As the art world continues to grow, so does the need for professionals who understand both the legal and commercial aspects of the industry. With the increasing frequency of disputes in the art market, it is … Read the rest
We are pleased to announce that Duarte G Henriques has rejoined the List of the World’s Leading Technology Neutrals of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center, being the only Portuguese lawyer on the list (check it HERE).
The … Read the rest
Victoria Associates is pleased to announce that Duarte Henriques and João Frazão wrote the Portuguese report for Mondaq’s International Arbitration Comparative Guide.
The International Arbitration Comparative Guide is edited by Herbert Smith Freehills partner Craig Tevendale and also Vanessa Naish … Read the rest