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The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: A German perspective
The 2026 ICC Rules of Arbitration entered into force on 1 June 2026. German parties are consistently among the most frequent users of ICC arbitration…
When Wealth Planning Meets Family Conflict: Why Trusts and Estate Disputes Need More Than a Lawyer
Setting up a trust, preparing a will, or putting an Enduring Power of Attorney in place is often an act of care. These arrangements help people…
United Arab Emirates: arbitrateAD Biennial Report 2024-2026 Released
The Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) has released its inaugural Biennial Report covering the period from 1 February…
Digital Evidence and Technology-Enabled Dispute Resolution in the UAE
The UAE has adopted large-scale initiatives to embed advanced Technologies in public services, regulation, and technology-enabled dispute resolution…
The new ICC Arbitration Rules: Greater efficiency and speed for dispute resolution in Latin America
On June 1, 2026, the new Arbitration Rules (“2026 Rules”) of the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) entered into force, replacing the 2021…
Hong Kong Court Dismisses Challenge to an Arbitral Award Made under the Early Determination Procedure of HKIAC Rules
In A v B1 & B2 [2026] HKCFI 2444, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance considered a challenge to an arbitral award dismissing the entirety of a…
ICC Arbitration Rules 2026: Towards enhanced flexibility and procedural efficiency
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has introduced a revised set of Arbitration Rules, effective for arbitrations commenced on or after June…
Labour Arbitrator Awards Enhanced Common Law Notice in Lieu of Reinstatement:
In COPE v IAM Local 1922 ( 2026 CanLII 42517 ) Arbitrator Christopher White found that the Grievor was dismissed without just cause but as…
Dentons Link Legal Secures Supreme Court Ruling on Extension of Arbitration Agreements by Conduct
Dentons Link Legal is pleased to share a significant ruling of the Bombay High Court, affirmed by the Supreme Court of India, in the case of Raymond…
DAABs: Are We Throwing Out the Baby with the Bath Water?
Statutory adjudication in the United Kingdom has succeeded largely because it is narrow, disciplined, and unambiguously adjudicative. Its legitimacy…
#DigitalFrontiers podcast: AI, law and technology insights
What does it mean to prove something when a signature is binary code, a MAP can be falsified by an algorithm, and your opponent's evidence was…
Duel of the Forums - Court Declines Receivership Application in Favour of Existing Arbitration Process
In Alberta Finance & Mortgage Corporation v. Westana Asset Management Corp., the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta (Court) denied applications…
Court upholds validity of arbitration agreement governed by English law
In an insurance dispute arising out of claims for losses sustained during the Covid-19 pandemic, the English Court has dismissed arguments that the…
The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: The New Architecture
On 1 June 2026, the revised ICC Rules of Arbitration entered into force. They are accompanied by a fresh version of the ICC Note to parties and…
Proposed updates to the DIFC Arbitration Law: stronger tribunals, faster challenges and a new mediation framework
The Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC") has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to the DIFC Arbitration Law. If enacted, the…
Leaner, faster, greener? Procedural flexibility in the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules
In this last post of our series on the 2026 ICC rules (the 2026 Rules), we explore three changes that aim to make ICC arbitration more flexible and…
Modernisation of German Arbitration Law: Government Draft Confirms January Proposal with Minor Adjustments
Yesterday, the Federal Government published the government draft of a bill to modernise German arbitration law and to introduce further amendments to…
Sword v Seat: Why Star Hydro v NTDCL is a case to watch
Next week, in a two-day hearing, the UK Supreme Court will hear the appeal in Star Hydro Power Limited v National Transmission and Despatch Company…
High Court confirms power to order mandatory mediation: Key considerations for litigants in Ireland
A recent High Court judgment confirms the power of the Irish Courts to order parties to mediate, even against their will. Key facts In a judgment…
The Advocate Next Door Podcast: Mahmoud Abuwasel on the Future of Crypto Dispute Resolution
Sharp analysis designed to move your business forward in a complex world. We leverage our deep sector knowledge to keep you ahead of the curve. In a…
International construction contracts face growing termination risk
International construction disputes are surging. The International Chamber of Commerce's (ICC) preliminary 2025 statistics for its dispute resolution…
Early determination (Article 30) Emergency Arbitration (Article 31 and Appendix IV)
The International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) has released new Arbitration Rules (the “2026 Rules”), which came into force on 1 June 2026 and…
Breaking the deadlock: what can disputes practitioners learn from hostage negotiators?
At London International Disputes Week 2026, we hosted a panel bringing together Mark Lim, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution at Lewis Silkin…
Legal Insights | Episode 3 | Enforcement of Arbitration Awards | Part 1 (Arabic)
In this Episode, Sherif Maher, Hesham El Samra and Salma Sawalmah are joined by Faisal Al Hazmi, an Emirati qualified lawyer, to address key…
Hong Kong Court of Appeal Dismisses Challenge to Arbitral Award for Alleged Failure to Deal with Key Issues
The Court of Appeal upheld the first instance decision refusing to set aside an arbitral award for failure to address all issues…
Evidence in Arbitration in Vietnam: 7 Problems Foreign Companies Often Underestimate
A company can be commercially right and still present a weak arbitration case. In evidence in arbitration in Vietnam, the real problem is often not…
Notable Changes to the ICC Arbitration Rules
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Rules of Arbitration are commonly used to resolve international commercial disputes and parties routinely…
Use of Expert Determination as an ADR Method Part 2: Pros and Cons
The first article in this series introduced expert determination as an Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism in which parties appoint an…
Межі юрисдикції Суду МФЦА: що справа Posco означає для виконання рішення «Нафтогазу» проти «Газпрому» в Казахстані
15 травня 2026 року Суд першої інстанції Міжнародного фінансового центру «Астана» (МФЦА)1 визнав і дозволив виконання в Казахстані арбітражного…
Review of Supreme People’s Court of China Cases on the Arbitrability of Antitrust Disputes (as of May 2026)
A recent final judgment rendered by the Supreme People’s Court of China (“SPC”) has once again drawn public attention to the arbitrability of…