Why Arbitrate in Portugal? Reason 5 – Modern Country, Modern Facilities

Portugal & International Arbitration

Recently modernized infrastructures and facilities

Portugal is a developed country with many modern infrastructures and facilities. In recent times, Portugal has been considered a spearhead in terms of new technologies and IT solutions. This is especially … Read more

November 20, 2018January 19, 2020

(Portugal) Supreme Court of Justice | Negative Effects of the Arbitration Agreement | Hardship | 16-10-2018| Case #081

Supreme Court of Justice
Date: 16-10-2018
Case Nr. 2258/16.4T8CBR.C1.S1
LINK DGSI

Headline: The arbitration agreement produces a negative effect that will force the court judge to dismiss the judicial procedure in which the arbitration agreement was invoked, unless it

November 16, 2018March 9, 2020

Why Arbitrate in Portugal? Reason 4 – A Safe and Friendly Place

Portugal & International Arbitration

A safe, stable and reliable jurisdiction

Portugal, with its stable economic, political and legal systems has been growing increasing popular in the realm of being considered as an advantageous destination not only for tourism but also … Read more

November 13, 2018January 19, 2020

(Portugal) Supreme Court of Justice | Enforcement of the Arbitral Award | Res Judicata | Annulment of the Arbitral Award | 04-10-2018 | Case #080

Supreme Court of Justice
Date: 04-10-2018
Case Nr. 10758/01.4TVLSB-A.L1.S1
LINK DGSI

Headline:

The Old Arbitration Law (1986) will apply to enforcement procedures initiated before the New Arbitration Law came into force.

The Old Arbitration Law provided for the following mechanisms

November 13, 2018January 19, 2020

(Portugal) Supreme Court of Justice | Annulment of the Award | Lack of Motivation | Liquidated Damages | 27-09-2018 | Case #079

Supreme Court of Justice
Date: 27-09-2018
Case Nr. 776/17.6YRLSB.S1
LINK DGSI

Headline:

In a lawsuit for the annulment of an arbitral award, the appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeals is admissible before the Supreme Court, provided

November 8, 2018February 25, 2020

Why Arbitrate in Portugal? Reason 3 – Legal Background

The Portuguese Legal Background & International Arbitration

Enduring legal ties between Lusophone Countries

The fact that the Portuguese Civil Code and Code of Civil Procedure are still in force in the Lusophone countries of Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, São Tomé … Read more

October 25, 2018February 16, 2020

Why Arbitrate in Portugal? Reason 2 – Language

Language & International Arbitration

Portugal – a country with communication skills

The Language background

Language barriers are one of the most prominent cultural concerns when dealing with business matters in a foreign country, and this makes sense because a seemingly

October 18, 2018February 7, 2020

Why Arbitrate in Portugal? Reason 1: Geography

International Arbitration & Portugal’s Geography

An alluring and advantageous jurisdiction

Over the past few years Portugal has been quickly expanding in a number of areas without showing signs of its growth slowing down anytime soon. However, one key area in … Read more

October 12, 2018January 30, 2020

8 Advantages of Arbitrating Disputes in Portugal

A safe harbour for dispute resolution

Arbitration, in and of itself, has a long-standing history, having been practised by the Greeks and Romans, it is to this day still one of the most sought out methods of dispute resolution. In … Read more

October 9, 2018January 19, 2020

Lisbon Court of Appeal | Extension of the Arbitration Agreement to Non-Signatories | Group of Companies Doctrine | Kompentenz-Kompetenz | 11-01-2011 | Case #078

Lisbon Court of Appeal
Date: 11-01-2011
Case Nr. 3539/08.6TVLSB.L1
LINK DGSI

Headline:

The arbitration agreement concluded with a company belonging to the same group of companies only binds the contracting parties, except if a third party later accedes to

Portugal & International Arbitration

Recently modernized infrastructures and facilities

Supreme Court of Justice Date: 16-10-2018 Case Nr. 2258/16.4T8CBR.C1.S1 LINK DGSI

Headline: The arbitration agreement produces a negative effect that will force the court judge to dismiss the judicial procedure in which the arbitration agreement was invoked, unless it

Portugal & International Arbitration

A safe, stable and reliable jurisdiction

Supreme Court of Justice Date: 04-10-2018 Case Nr. 10758/01.4TVLSB-A.L1.S1 LINK DGSI

Headline:

The Old Arbitration Law (1986) will apply to enforcement procedures initiated before the New Arbitration Law came into force.

The Old Arbitration Law provided for the following mechanisms

Supreme Court of Justice Date: 27-09-2018 Case Nr. 776/17.6YRLSB.S1 LINK DGSI

Headline:

In a lawsuit for the annulment of an arbitral award, the appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeals is admissible before the Supreme Court, provided

Language & International Arbitration

Portugal – a country with communication skills

The Language background

International Arbitration & Portugal’s Geography

An alluring and advantageous jurisdiction

A safe harbour for dispute resolution

Lisbon Court of Appeal Date: 11-01-2011 Case Nr. 3539/08.6TVLSB.L1 LINK DGSI

Headline:

The arbitration agreement concluded with a company belonging to the same group of companies only binds the contracting parties, except if a third party later accedes to

Supreme Court of Justice
Date: 16-10-2018
Case Nr. 2258/16.4T8CBR.C1.S1
LINK DGSI

Supreme Court of Justice
Date: 04-10-2018
Case Nr. 10758/01.4TVLSB-A.L1.S1
LINK DGSI

Supreme Court of Justice
Date: 27-09-2018
Case Nr. 776/17.6YRLSB.S1
LINK DGSI

Lisbon Court of Appeal
Date: 11-01-2011
Case Nr. 3539/08.6TVLSB.L1
LINK DGSI