Corporate Vision Issue 9

CORPORATE VISION / Issue 9 2018 11 fees of the large corporate firms we usually face and where our lawyers previously practiced law. Unlike all other firms of which we are aware, we also offer a three- month trial period, so that clients can see the quality of our work prior to making a commitment.” William continues, moving to dis- cuss arbitration’s future challeng- es, “on the rise though it may be, international arbitration remains a relatively niche area of law com- pared to domestic litigation. There are many challenges on the horizon for investment arbitration, and it is unclear that investment arbitration in its current form will survive over the coming years.” In the Pursuit of Perfection: Pioneers in an Emerging Industry g Finally, regarding how Aceris itself prepares for the future, William asserts that he is optimistic about potential developments in the sector. “Aceris Law is optimistic about the future, since interna- tional arbitration is the best form of international dispute resolution that has been invented to date. We are becoming more involved with third-party funders who are in a position to pay for the cases of impecunious clients and may one day also develop a fund ourselves to pay for meritorious, but more difficult, cases than the ones that are typically funded today.” “Arbitration is an inherently flex- ible process and, as a result, is well-positioned to lead the way in taking up other new technological and procedural innovations. We expect technology to make arbi- tration faster and less expensive over the coming years and hope to remain at the forefront of these developments.” Aceris Law have set the standard for others to follow in international arbitration. Pace-setters in the in- dustry, they are committed to de- fining a legal landscape that is still in its infancy. In the process, they have become the go-to experts, and continue to serve their clients to the best of their considerable ability. As Principal of the firm, William deserves every accolade and every ounce of recognition that will no doubt come his way in the coming years. Contact: William Kirtley Company: ACERIS Law LLC Rue du Rhône 14, 1204 Geneva | Switzerland | Phone: +41 22 819 1812 72, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Hon- oré, 75008 Paris | France | Phone: +33 1 86 26 63 20 107 Fleet St, EC4A 2AB London | United Kingdom | Phone: +44 20 3318 9301 Web Address: www.acerislaw.com Email: [email protected]