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国际能源仲裁 2025 年度观察（二）：俄罗斯制裁持续冲击能源仲裁
自2014年克里米亚事件西方启动对俄制裁，在俄罗斯在乌克兰开展“特别军事行动（SMO）”后，以欧盟、美国为首的西方国家对俄罗斯能源领域的制裁持续升级，目前已形成多维度、全链条的管控体系。针对西方国家的制裁，俄罗斯也针锋相对采…
A Case for Summary Disposal of Arbitral Claims in Nigeria
In February 2025, the Arbitration Act 2025 of England and Wales (AA 2025) received Royal Assent, establishing a new legal framework for arbitration…
Resolving data centre disputes through international arbitration
There has been a surge in the construction of data centres to power the growth in artificial intelligence. We now rely on data centres to support…
Investment disputes in the crossfire of War - Part IV: Investors' potential collateral losses from exiting Russia
In the series “Investment Disputes in the Crossfire of War”, economists from Compass Lexecon’s International Arbitration practice discuss challenges…
Dispute resolution in data centre projects: Proactive strategies for a high-stakes environment
The lifecycle of a data centre, from land acquisition to operation, brings together significant capital investment, complex…
Federal Policy Favors Arbitration but Poor Drafting Derails Enforcement Erik G. Bradberry
With the passing of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), Congress attempted to overcome the judiciary’s historical aversion to arbitration agreements…
Advocate General’s Opinion in Reibel v Stankoimport: A Further Step Towards Clarifying Sanctions’ Impact on Arbitral Awards
The intersection of EU sanctions and international arbitration has been a complex and evolving landscape, marked by divergent national court…
Frozen Wallets and Fading Trust: Legal Remedies available in cases of Cryptocurrency frauds and data breach (Part 1)
This two-part series uses the WazirX cyberattack of July 18, 2024, in which crypto assets worth approximately USD 230 million were stolen…
The Carbon Domino Effect: Redefining Speed and Consumption Claims in the Green Shipping Era
Traditionally, a vessel's underperformance cost Charterers time and bunkers. Today, with the integration of EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and IMO's CII…
Scrutiny from regulators outside Japan: Challenges for Japanese companies - Episode 5: Seniority-based promotion
Promotions of employees at Japanese companies are primarily based on the relevant employee’s length of service at the company. Performance-based…
终局性、欺诈与司法监督的边界 —— 香港法院重新界定再仲裁与执行战的极限
在 Global Mining Development L.P. V China National Gold Group (Hong Kong) Ltd ([2026] HKCFI…
Commercial Disputes Weekly - Issue 276
The Supreme Court has given the final word as to whether ratifying the ICSID Convention constitutes a submission to the jurisdiction of the English…
Commodities in Focus Weekly - issue 160
Policing PARALLEL PROCEEDINGS: THE COURT OF APPEAL CONFIRMS THE English COURT’S POWER TO ENFORCE ARBITRAL ORDERS PREVENTING FOREIGN LITIGATION...
JAMS Announces Updated International Arbitration Rules
Irvine, Calif. - JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce it has revised and…
CAS arbitration in Ireland expected after UEFA's landmark statute amendment
UEFA, the football governing body for Europe, has opened the door for Dublin to become a seat of arbitration for all UEFA disputes before the Court…
Upcoming Lexology Index research - March to June 2026
Lexology Index is due to research 15 reports between March and June. Please find key dates and information for all these reports below
AI in Arbitration, Part I: Principles Guiding the Use of AI in Arbitral Proceedings
The year 2025 marked a watershed moment for artificial intelligence (AI), with the release of more powerful generative models and a rapid expansion…
The Enforceability of Plan Arbitration Provisions under ERISA
Are mandatory arbitration provisions with class action waivers a viable strategy for plan sponsors to address the onslaught of class action…
Fifth Circuit Holds Employer's Failure to Sign Arbitration Agreement Renders It Unenforceable
A Federal Court of Appeals recently issued a straightforward but important reminder that courts will treat arbitration agreements as contracts, and…
Important considerations when commencing arbitration
The parties entered into two Joint Venture agreements dated 17 October 2017 and 1 January 2018, pursuant to which the claimant would provide working…
Finality, Fraud, and the Frontiers of Supervisory Jurisdiction: The Hong Kong Court Re Defines the Limits of Re Arbitration and Enforcement Warfare
The recent 77 page judgment of Mimmie Chan J in Global Mining Development L.P. V China National Gold Group (Hong Kong) Ltd ([2026] HKCFI 902) marks a…
UK Supreme Court Confirms States cannot use Sovereign Immunity to Resist Registration of ICSID Arbitration Awards
The UK Supreme Court has dismissed appeals by Spain and Zimbabwe against a Court of Appeal decision, which held that states cannot resist the…
Class Action Litigation Newsletter | Winter 2025/2026
Second Circuit vacates decision dismissing antitrust action against drug manufacturers, rejecting standing arguments based on Illinois Brick. Third…
Yukos enforcement proceedings in the Commercial Court illustrate differing approaches in the enforcement of ICSID and New York Convention awards in England and Wales
On 5 March 2026, we wrote about the UK Supreme Court's judgment (following appeals by Spain and Zimbabwe) confirming that Contracting States to the…
Flores is back in the game against NFL. Now what?
Does the NFL fight or punt? After a torturous four years of litigation, coach Brian Flores and his fellow plaintiff coaches have prevailed in their…
Vietnam: Law on Specialized Courts at International Financial Centers
On 11 December 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam officially passed Law No. 150/2025/QH15 on Specialized Courts at International…
Resolving reinsurance conflicts: The battle of jurisdiction and arbitration in cross-border contracts
In a recent decision, the English Court of Appeal considered the construction and effect of a hierarchy clause in reinsurance agreements. The issue…
Alberta Court of Appeal Determines Tort-Feasors Act Claim Falls Under Arbitration Agreement
On February 20, 2026, the Alberta Court of Appeal released its decision in Arsopi v. ARVOS GmbH, 2026 ABCA 49. The case deals with whether a…
High Deference, Narrow Grounds: Ontario Court Declines to Set Aside International Arbitration Awards
The grounds to set aside an international arbitral award under Article 34 UNCITRAL Model Law on International Arbitration of the Mo…
CA Appellate Court Upholds FAA Governed Arbitration Agreement
In a significant win for the state's employers, a California appellate court recently found that express consent to be governed by the Federal…