How IT & Telecoms contract disputes arise
As Africa becomes more technologically advanced, the need for technical expertise in its growing telecommunications sector is substantial. Many international companies enter into contracts with local companies and governments in order to provide technical assistance and other services. However, these contracts often give rise to disputes between the parties of the contract, including:
- Disputes related to liberalization:
Many disputes arise from an investor’s desire to protect its dominant position in the market and/or the reduction or termination of its exclusive rights; - Investment and trade disputes:
Disputes often arise when regulatory reforms diminish the value of private-sector interests. These include complaints by investors, operators, and service providers about early termination of exclusive rights, licensing of new competitors, new rate-setting structures and changes to licenses. Other claims are contractual or based on alleged breaches of legal or policy commitments.
Arbitrating IT & Telecoms contract disputes
When parties enter into contracts concerning IT/telecommunications services, they typically include an arbitration clause in the terms of the agreement. These arbitration clauses determine the seat of arbitration and the rules of arbitration in the case of a dispute.
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Our Experience Arbitrating IT & Telecom Disputes
Our international arbitration attorneys have successfully arbitrated cases on behalf of companies in a variety of types of disputes, including disputes regarding:
- M&A transactions,
- investment in the telecommunications sector,
- expropriation or contracts for construction of a telecommunication transmission system.
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