Michael Fernández contributed commentary to Mealey's International Arbitration June 2026 Report, examining key developments shaping the international arbitration landscape. In this article, Michael discusses how the growing use of trade policy, sanctions, and geopolitical measures is driving an increase in cross-border arbitration disputes. He also explores the impact of price volatility, supply chain disruptions, and sanctions-related restrictions on contractual performance, as well as the growing importance of force majeure, hardship, and regulatory risk allocation provisions in international agreements.

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