Iscflul.9.2.14

https://doi.org/10.22364/iscflul.9.2.14 | 165-171 | PDF

Inga Kacevska, Dr. iur., Associate Professor
Faculty of Law, University of Latvia, Latvia

Revisiting the Arbitration Law of Latvia: An End of the Black Sheep Era in Arbitration World?

Key words: no set aside procedure, court’s assistance in arbitration proceedings, fair arbitration procedure

Summary
A state can learn from internationally unified or other countries’ best practices in a particular area of law, or it can go its own way – follow the so-called Westphalian model. Historically, Latvia has departed from internationally recognized principles of arbitration, it is the only Member State in the Council of Europe that does not have full access to court’s support during arbitration process and has not introduced a procedure for setting-aside arbitral awards. This has not only had a negative impact on Latvia’s reputation in the field of arbitration but has also been the basis for proceedings before the Constitutional Court. However, it is hoped that on 2024 much will be changed, new amendments to law introduced and Latvia will no longer be the black sheep in the arbitration world.

The current paper has been published in the second collection of research papers in conjunction with the 9^th International Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Law of the University of Latvia “Revisiting the Limits of Freedom While Living Under Threat. II”, 9–10 November 2023. Riga: University of Latvia Press, 2024. 232 pages.