European Union: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

The European Court of Justice's Advocate General has issued an opinion addressing whether valid conservation objectives for special protection areas are required before conducting appropriate assessments under the Habitats Directive. This interpretation could significantly impact development consent procedures across the EU, particularly for large-scale projects where site-specific conservation objectives have not yet been formally established.

Boehringer sought injunctive relief against Zentiva Portugal in respect of the launch of a generic version of its drug marketed as Ofev® (containing nintedanib used for treating chronic lung diseases).

Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process that allows parties to resolve their disputes out of court with the aid of a neutral third party.