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Can Europe Survive Brexit?

R. Daujotas. Can Europe Survive Brexit? www.rdaujotas.com PDF file Introduction This essay will address the topic of the future of the European Union (EU) after Brexit. In particular, this essay will analyze how the EU may change and develop when the United Kingdom (UK) departs the Union, what are the possible power shifts within the …

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The Arbital Tribunal’s Anti-suit Injunctions in European Union Law – the West tankers & Gazprom cases

R.Daujotas. The Arbitral Tribunal’s Anti-suit Injunctions in European Union Law – the West tankers & Gazprom cases. www.rdaujotas.com PDF file I. Introduction X.01. An anti-suit injunction is generally understood as a prohibition by the court or arbitration venue to bring an action, initiate or continue proceedings in another jurisdiction. A typical situation leading to an …

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Brussels I Regulation (Recast) and Arbitration

R.Daujotas. Brussels I Regulation (Recast) and Arbitration. 2016 www.rdaujotas.com PDF file Speech at Vilnius Arbitration Day 2016 event with Lithuanian in-house counsel association.Rimantas Daujotas, Vilnius 6 October 2016 Ladies & Gentlemen,It’s a pleasure to see so many participants and such an esteemed panel here in Vilnius today. My topic today is Brussels I Regulation and …

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Construction Arbitration in the Baltic States (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia)

R. Daujotas. Construction Arbitration in the Baltic States (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) PDF file Introduction Construction sector is a critical element in every country’s economic development. It includes exploration of traditional resources such as oil, gas and coal as well as a growing emphasis on construction of renewable sources of energy and transportation. In many cases, …

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ICSID ‘foreign’ investment requirement in case of borrowed funds

R. Daujotas, ‘ICSID ‘foreign’ investment requirement in case of borrowed funds’ (2015) Eurasia Arbitration Journal, January Vol. 1 1. INTRODUCTION In the context of investment treaty arbitration, when one considers the corporate nationality of investor and its implications to the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal, one would most certainly face issues concerning the multiple nationality …

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Lithuania’s public policy problem

Daujotas, R. Lithuania’s public policy problem. CDR 05 April, 2013 “An expansive construction of this defense would violate the Convention’s basic effort to remove pre-existing obstacles to enforcement. Additionally, considerations of reciprocity – considerations given express recognition in the Convention itself – counsel courts to invoke the public policy defense with caution. We conclude, therefore, …

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MFN principle and investor’s nationality in investor-state arbitration – alternating jurisdictional requirements of BIT’s through MFN principle

R. Daujotas, ‘MFN principle and investor’s nationality in investor-state arbitration – alternating jurisdictional requirements of BIT’s through MFN principle’ (2013) Eurasia Arbitration Journal, July Vol. 1 INTRODUCTION This article is purposed to introduce an upcoming research starting in September, 2013 on a complex issue arising in the theory and practice of modern investor-state arbitration. To …

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Extraterritorial Application of Competition Law: Different Angles – Same Conclusion

Daujotas, R. Extraterritorial Application of Competition Law: Different Angles – Same Conclusion. IO: Regulation, Antitrust & Privatization ejournal, Vol 3, Issue 101, June 28, 2011 Link to the publication PDF file I. Introduction The recent and one of the largest mergers of all time – AT&T’s deal to buy T-Mobile USA for $39 billion from …

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Non-Signatories and Abuse of Corporate Structure in International Commercial Arbitration

Daujotas, R. Non-Signatories and Abuse of Corporate Structure in International Commercial Arbitration. International Economic Law ejournal, October 01, 2012 Link to the publication PDF file I. Introduction Modern practice of international business requires companies to structure their corporate form into one which would be advantageous and safe for the management, growth and sustainability of business. …

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Arbitrability of Disputes Arising from Public Procurement Contracts – Lithuanian Example

Daujotas, R. Arbitrability of Disputes Arising from Public Procurement Contracts – Lithuanian Example. Conflict Studies ejournal, Vol. 6, No. 89: Jun 28, 2012 Link to the publication PDF file I. Introduction It is internationally recognized that one of the main advantages of arbitration, as compared with litigation, is the neutrality of the forum[1]. Parties tend …

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