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Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:00 PM

Look Before You Leap! - The Importance of Properly Structuring International Investments in the Mining Sector

Investments in the mining sector are commonly subject to strict regulation across the globe and face unique regulatory, environmental and…

Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:00 PM

The AAA Updates its Mass Arbitration Rules

The American Arbitration Association (AAA) recently published new amendments to its Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules (Mass Arbitration Rules)…

Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:00 PM

Remittance reconsidered - Hong Kong court grants leave to appeal on illegality defence decision

A Hong Kong court has granted leave to appeal against a decision in which an arbitral award was sent back to the arbitrator for reconsideration on the…

Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:00 PM

The 9th Civil Chamber of the Court of Cassation Ruled that It is Not Mandatory to Apply to Mediation for the Second Time in a Case Where the Subject of the Dispute is the Same

In the decision of the 9th Civil Chamber of the Court of Cassation (the “Court of Cassation”) dated 20 November 2023 and numbered 2023/17941 M…

Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:00 PM

ICSID Updates Guidance on Annulment of Investment Arbitration Awards

On 11 March 2024, the World Bank's International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes ("ICSID") released the third edition of its Background…

Thursday, March 14, 2024 8:00 PM

Top 5 Cases of 2023: Adjudication

In 2023, adjudication remained a popular process for resolving disputes within the construction industry. Some of these disputes ultimately required…

Thursday, March 14, 2024 8:00 PM

The Pros and Cons of virtual hearings in international arbitration

Virtual hearings have become a “must” in international arbitration. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, very few arbitration practitioners could say that…

Thursday, March 14, 2024 8:00 PM

Honduras ICSID Denunciation and Implications for Foreign Investors

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes ("ICSID") has announced that the World Bank received a written notice of denunciation…

Thursday, March 14, 2024 8:00 PM

Bridging the Gap: DIS introduces Supplementary Rules for Third-Party Notices in Arbitration

The German Arbitration Institute (DIS) is the first arbitration institute that introduces supplementary rules for third-party notices. These DIS-TPNR…

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:00 PM

Update on the Growth Opportunities Act: Federal Parliament Approves Compromise of the Mediation Committee

As part of the legislative process, the Federal Council (Bundesrat) convened the Mediation Committee at the end of November 2023…

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:00 PM

Russia: Investment Protection and Arbitration | Part 1

In its recent business advisory, dated 23 February 2024, the United States (“US”) Government warns businesses and individuals of serious legal…

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:00 PM

IBA publishes updated guidelines on conflicts of interest in arbitration

The International Bar Association (IBA) has released updated guidelines on Conflicts on Interest in International Arbitration. The Guidelines are a…

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:00 PM

A guide to dispute resolution under FIDIC

International construction and infrastructure projects are, by nature, often highly complex and technical, involving multi-tiered stakeholders and…

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:00 PM

Drafting the “perfect” arbitration agreement

While reasonable minds differ on what constitutes a “perfect” arbitration clause, a well-drafted arbitration clause consistent with best practice is…

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:00 PM

Spotlight on … Independent arbitrator and Tommy Thomas law firm co-founder Sitpah Selvaratnam

Distinguished Malaysian lawyer and full-time international arbitrator Sitpah Selvaratnam is our guest for this Episode of ‘Spotlight on…’ Host Gautam…

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:00 PM

AI and Arbitration: Opportunities, Risks & the Way Forward from an Australian Perspective

Arbitration is an effective way of resolving disputes between international commercial parties. In Australia, international arbitration is regulated…

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:00 PM

BANI Arbitration in the construction and infrastructure sectors in Indonesia - some key features and lessons learnt

The Badan Arbitrase Nasional Indonesia (BANI), established in 1977, is one of Indonesia’s leading arbitral institutions. While the Indonesian Courts…

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:00 PM

Update Wachstumschancengesetz: Bundestag stimmt “unechtem” Kompromiss des Vermittlungsausschusses zu

Daher wurden einige Regelungen, die zunächst im Wachstumschancengesetz vorgesehen waren (u.a. Die Verschärfung der Regelungen zur Zinsschranke)…

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:00 PM

Circuit Split: Is the New York Convention Enforceable in the United States

There is an ongoing debate in the United States over the enforceability of the New York Convention for Foreign Arbitral Awards. Despite U.S. support…

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:00 PM

Vietnamese Court's Ruling on Arbitration Award Alnument Due to Legalization Issues: A Case Study

In a recent development, Hanoi People's Court, on December 16, 2022, issued a groundbreaking decision addressing a request to annul an…

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:00 PM

Judge sets aside a £74m arbitration award, finding that the award was fabricated

In what has been described a "quite possibly unique" set of circumstances, the High Court has set aside a purported £74 million arbitration award…

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:00 PM

FMC Dispute Resolution: A Guide for Using CADRS to Resolve Ocean Carriage Disputes

Many shippers and service providers are looking toward the upcoming ocean carrier bid season while still reeling from the effects of the global…

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:00 PM

Arbitrator Awards Company $155M for Competitor’s Use of Its Confidential Information

An American Arbitration Association arbitrator recently awarded Black Knight, Inc. (BK) $155M stemming from Pennymac Loan Services, LLC’s (Pennymac)…

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:00 PM

Enforceable Terms and Arbitration Provisions Important for Providers in Current Crypto Cyberthreat Environment

According to a recent Bloomberg Law article [subscription required], in the past year there has been a sharp decline in active civil suits against…

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:00 PM

The New Arbitration Rules of the Netherlands Arbitration Institute

On 15 February 2024, the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI) published their new Arbitration Rules (2024 Rules), which came into force on 1 March…

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:00 PM

Hong Kong court warns against meritless applications to set aside awards

The Applicant and the First Respondent were the shareholders of a company, SIL. In 2014, the Applicant, the First Respondent and the Second…

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:00 PM

Technology in Class Actions in Scotland

We recently looked at what those involved in arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution want from technology. But where can technology provide…

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:00 PM

Navigating Shareholder and Director Disputes: Resolution Strategies

A breakdown in the relationship between directors and shareholders can cause significant challenges for a company. When tensions escalate between…

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:00 PM

ADIAC Arbitration Rules 2024: Abu Dhabi's challenge to Dubai's DIAC

Following the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Chamber) announcement launching the new Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre…

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:00 PM

In the absence of contrary indications, ‘venue’ is ‘seat’: Delhi High Court reiterates

In the recent decision of Axalta Coating Systems v. Madhuban Motors, the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi ("Delhi HC") while allowing a petition under…

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