Dispute Resolution

ACQUIS offers client-centred, in-depth expertise on international investment law and commercial and investment treaty arbitration.



Global Disputes

Our team of highly qualified practitioners and academics excels in navigating the intricate landscape of international investment law and complex arbitration procedures, particularly in disputes involving international sanctions and with an EU nexus. 


At ACQUIS we treat every case as a bespoke project and provide meticulous analyses, craft persuasive arguments and complement dispute resolution procedures with strategic client interest advocacy to ensure our clients’ investments and interests across jurisdictions.


International investment law & Investment treaty arbitration

ACQUIS advises and represents investors and governments in investment treaty arbitrations under bilateral or multi-lateral trade and investment agreements before international tribunals.



Particular Services:

  • Assessing and developing tailored pre- or post-establishment investment protection strategies for foreign direct and indirect investments.
  • Advising governments and investors on host state domestic state measures’ compliance with international investment law and other public international law obligations such as WTO commitments.
  • Assisting in the drafting of investment protection agreements and tailored dispute resolution clauses in PPP’s and commercial contracts.
  • Arbitrator appointments in commercial and investment arbitration procedures.
  • Advising and representing clients in domestic and international litigation and commercial arbitration.
  • Arbitration-related domestic litigation in support of complex arbitration issues, such as anti-suit injunctions, appointment disputes and jurisdictional objections.
  • Investment dispute mediation and negotiation procedures under multi-tiered dispute resolution provisions.
  • ISDS procedures under applicable treaty provisions.
  • Recognition & enforcement of international ICSID and NYC arbitral awards in domestic courts.

CONTACT


Michael De Boeck

Michael De Boeck

Partner

Latest Publications

Career associate Lawyer
by Erik De Boeck 3 February 2025
We are looking for an Associate (Lawyer) (Belgian qualified) with an interest in EU sanctions and export control for our office in Brussels, Belgium.
14 November 2024
Insights From Commissioner-designate hearings on the Future of EU Policy:  Trade, Sanctions, Digital, and Enlargement
by Mark Kakas 15 October 2024
Banks and other FIs must continuously refine their compliance measures to effectively detect and prevent any potential breaches.
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