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インド：アジア紛争解決の最前線（2026年）インド編
本号の構成 本ニューズレターは２部構成です。第１部「紛争解決の実践」では、インド の主要な紛争解決制度（仲裁・調停…
Palmer's $300 Billion ISDS Defeat
The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of Clive Palmer’s AU$300 billion ISDS claim against Australia…
Sephora Fights Back Against Allegations of Discrimination Related to its Loyalty Program
Sephora, a popular beauty products chain, has recently faced numerous arbitration claims alleging discrimination related to its loyalty program…
Thai Supreme Court on Arbitration Clauses: When “May” Means “Must”
Arbitration clauses and national court jurisdiction have long existed in a delicate equilibrium, and nowhere is that equilibrium tested more often…
AI in arbitration: a tool for assistance, not decision-making
Generative AI has become part of everyday legal practice ‒ and has found its way into arbitration. It can be used in many ways: to summarise…
A Broader Path to Arbitration: Understanding Changes to Ukraine’s International Arbitration Law
Against the backdrop of Ukraine’s efforts to modernise its dispute resolution framework and prepare the legal environment for the large-scale…
TTSJV WLL & Ors v BapCo Refining BSC
TTSJV sought an injunction to require BapCo to suspend its demand on a performance guarantee issued by HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd (in the sum of…
Class action update Soft class closure orders in the face of opposition
Settlement of a class action can be challenging where the size of the class or the likely number of group members who will choose to participate in…
KI im Schiedsverfahren: Hilfe erlaubt, Entscheidungsdelegation ausgeschlossen
Generative KI ist im Kanzleialltag angekommen - und sie hat den Weg in Schiedsverfahren gefunden. Ob bei der Zusammenfassung von Informationen, der…
IR Insights Podcast: Workplace mediations masterclass
One of the most effective ways of resolving disputes in the workplace involves mediations, yet most are ineffective and poorly executed. Find out why…
Devas v. Antrix: Ninth Circuit Rejects Forum Non Conveniens and Applies Fuld v. PLO Reasonableness Factors in $1.3B Arbitral Award Enforcement
Aug 18 2026 On August 12, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the enforcement of a $1.3 billion arbitral award against…
The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: An Update for International Dispute Resolution
Effective 1 June 2026, the International Chamber of Commerce has published an update to its Arbitration Rules On 1 June 2026 the ICC published its…
Arbitration law reform: government draft makes targeted adjustments
The modernisation of German arbitration law has been on the federal Government’s agenda since the previous parliamentary term (we reported on this…
Hybrid arbitration clauses - the good, the bad and the pathological
Party autonomy has long been the overriding gestalt of arbitration. Providing they are lawful, parties to an arbitration agreement are free to agree…
Industry Insights: In conversation with Joanne Lau, Secretary General, HKIAC
Welcome to HFW Industry Insights: a series of discussions with leading figures from across our sectors on the issues facing their business and the…
International Arbitration in the Middle East: Rule Reforms, Institutional Growth and the Rise of a Global Hub
OverviewIn this article, we examine three significant recent developments shaping the Middle East's rapidly maturing international arbitration…
Third-Party Funding in Nigerian Arbitration: Need for a Comprehensive Regulatory Framework
Third-party funding (TPF) has become one of the most transformative developments in modern arbitration practice, reshaping how parties finance…
Zeph v Australia: Swiss Court Confirms Limits on Treaty Protection After Corporate Restructuring
The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has upheld an Arbitral Tribunal's dismissal of an A$300 billion claim brought by Zeph Investments Pte Ltd (Zeph), a…
South Korea: Foreign Provisional Attachments Stop at the Border
Korea’s Supreme Court holds foreign provisional attachments have no effect in Korea — creditors must secure Korean assets through Korean courts. In…
What Employers Should Know About Changes to Employment Arbitration Agreements in California in 2027
An arbitration agreement is a powerful tool utilized by employers to resolve disputes outside of court to minimize exposure and legal fees. It has…
Schiedsrechtsreform: Der Regierungsentwurf justiert nach
Bereits seit der vergangenen Legislaturperiode steht die Modernisierung des deutschen Schiedsrechts auf dem Programm der Bundesregierung (wir haben…
New 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: A Stronger Focus on Efficiency, Flexibility and Early Case Management
The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules introduce significant reforms aimed at improving efficiency, flexibility and early case management. Key changes…
Class Action Litigation Newsletter | Summer 2026
Highlights from this issue include: Second Circuit affirms summary judgment for payment card network defendants, holding retailer plaintiffs were…
English court confirms "seriously arguable" is not enough to restrain a call on an on-demand performance bond
In TTSJV v BapCo, the Technology and Construction Court ("TCC") refused to grant an urgent injunction that would have restrained a US$484 million…
中国：商事調停（商事調解）制度が本格始動― 中国現地法人の紛争解決戦略に影響も
2025 年 12 月、中国国務院は、商事分野における調停（Mediation）制度を初めて全国統一で法制化する《商事調解条例》（以下「条例」といいます。）…
Heat Index Rising: How Communication Shapes Conflict
We approach conflict from different professional perspectives. One of us serves as a mediator, helping parties navigate difficult conversations and…
Tale of two seats: basing winding-up proceedings on unrecognised foreign judgments and arbitral awards
In January 2025, the Court of Appeal for England and Wales handed down its decision in the case of Servis-Terminal LLC v Drelle,[1] confirming that a…
A Preliminary Study of Dispute Resolution Practice under China’s Anti-Sanctions Legal Framework
I. Introduction The global economic and trade landscape is undergoing profound change. As geopolitical tensions intensify, sanctions and related…
‘Final and Binding’: Ontario court upholds arbitral award despite finding error of law
In its recent decision in Tedescon Infrastructure Ltd. v. The County of Simcoe (Tedescon), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice upheld an…
The New ACAS Code: Opportunities for Employers in the age of AI-Generated Grievances
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (“ACAS”) has recently commenced consultation on an updated draft Code of Practice on Disciplinary…