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When Does the Clock Start? Section 33 Applications and the Limitation Trigger Under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration Act
Summary: A key procedural question in Indian arbitration law concerns the trigger for the commencement of the limitation period under Section 34(3)…
Mediating construction disputes
The construction industry is a per…
No parallel route: Hong Kong Court clarifies the exclusivity of Cap. 597 for enforcing qualifying Mainland judgments
A recent judgment in the High Court of Hong Kong, 華融華僑資產管理股份有限公司 v 李晓鹏 (China Huarong Asset Management Co, Ltd v Li Xiao Peng) [2025] HKCFI 6402…
Five × Five: Afrikanische Fussballstreitigkeiten lenken internationale Sportverfahren in die Schweiz
Die vielbeachtete Kontroverse rund um das Finale des Afrika-Cups 2025 (AFCON) zwischen Marokko und Senegal - und die anschliessend beim Court of…
ICC Arbitration Rules Revised: Key Changes Taking Effect 1 June 2026
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has approved a revised version of its Rules of Arbitration, which will enter…
From Algorithms to Awards: Artificial Intelligence in the Arbitration Toolkit
Lawyers’ reliance on generative AI tools (GenAI) for substantive legal work has been at the forefront of legal news in the last few years — often for…
Five × Five: Африканские футбольные споры, формирующие международные спортивные разбирательства в Швейцарии
Широко освещаемый спор вокруг финала Кубка африканских наций 2025 года (AFCON) между Марокко и Сенегалом — и последующая апелляция, поданная в…
Colombia’s ICSID Threat: What Investors Need to Know
President Petro has signaled his intent for Colombia to “withdraw from the international investment arbitration system bec…
The Evolving Dispute Resolution Landscape in 2025: Why ADR, Mediation, and Arbitration Are Outpacing Traditional Litigation
In today’s fast-moving world, disputes arise—whether in business contracts, family matters, or even ordinary tussles. Yet, the…
Five × Five: African Football Disputes Driving International Sports Litigation Toward Switzerland
The highly publicised controversy surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Morocco and Senegal — and the subsequent appeal…
China’s New Commercial Mediation Framework: A Turning Point for Dispute Resolution
On Dec. 19, 2025, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China approved the Regulations on Commercial Mediation (New Regulations), creating…
Five × Five : Les litiges du football africain orientent le contentieux sportif international vers la Suisse
La controverse très médiatisée entourant la finale de la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations 2025 (AFCON) entre le Maroc et le Sénégal — ainsi que l’appel…
The Supreme Court Affirms Arbitration Authority of Rehabilitation Courts in MAPFRE v. Gulapa
The Supreme Court clarified in MAPFRE v. Gulapa (G.R. No. 251119) the scope of a Rehabilitation court’s authority to compel arbitration in disputes…
Delaware Supreme Court Reinforces the Importance of Precision in Drafting ADR Provisions in Merger Agreements
In Fortis Advisors, LLC v. Stillfront Midco AB, No. 162, 2025 (Del. Feb. 13, 2026), the Delaware Supreme Court reaffirmed that Delaware courts will…
Jurisdiction and Natural Justice - Singapore High Court Examines Key Issues in Challenge of Arbitral Award
Under the arbitration framework, there are prescribed grounds on which arbitral awards may be set aside before the courts. In DSQ v DSR [2026] SGHC…
English Court of Appeal severs part of arbitration clause to uphold parties' agreement to arbitrate and ensure enforceable award
Finality is a mandatory feature of arbitration: Parties cannot validly agree to mechanisms that would allow an arbitral award to be amended…
DIAC Arbitration Rules Explained Clearly
A dispute under a UAE contract can shift from commercial tension to legal exposure very quickly. That is why DIAC Arbitration Rules explained in…
Beyond the New York Convention: India’s Quiet Routes to Enforcing Foreign Awards
When it comes to the Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in India, the starting point is usually Part II of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act…
How Mediation Styles Can Shape Outcomes: Timing, Cultural Awareness and Preparation
In this Episode of the JAMS podcast, internationally renowned mediators Giuseppe De Palo and Tim Hardy explore how a mediator’s style…
The Skyros is the limit for owners when it comes to late redelivery damages…for now
The Court of Appeal has held that substantial damages should be awarded for late redelivery under two time charterparties on the NYPE form…
Arbitrating An Automatic Stay Dispute—And U.S. Constitution’s Bankruptcy Uniformity (Goldman Sachs v. Brown)
A long-standing tension exists between provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq., “FAA”)…
Arbitration vs Litigation in the UAE: Cost, Time, and Confidentiality Comparison
If you’re a founder or investor in the UAE, a dispute can feel like a sudden sandstorm: everything is fine—until visibility drops and decisions…
Ninth Circuit Reaffirms Contractual Foundation That Non-Signatories Generally Cannot Compel Arbitration Against Signatories
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (“Ninth Circuit”) recently addressed the limited ability of a non-signatory to compel arbitration…
UK High Court Clarifies Key Provisions of the Hague-Visby Rules
The UK High Court in Batavia Eximp & Contracting (S) Pte Ltd v Pedregal Maritime SA [2026] 1 Lloyd's Rep 1 (“the Taikoo Brilliance”) has provided…
Four of Parkside’s members featured as authors of the latest Chambers & Partners’ China: Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar In-depth Overview for Chambers Global 2026.
Parkside Chambers Jeffrey Chau, Jacquelyn Ng, Ivy Ho and Raphael Leung featured as authors of the latest Chambers & Partners’ China: Commercial…
Retrospective, Not Retroactive: BC Court of Appeal Confirms Temporal Scope of BPCPA Amendments Prohibiting Mandatory Arbitration Clauses in Consumer Contracts
A year ago the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act, S.B.C. 2004, c. 2 (the “Act”) was amended to prohibit and void mandatory arbitration…
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 280
The Commercial Court has considered termination provisions in a contract for the sale of methyl tertbutyl that incorporated the BP Oil International…
PRC’s new Arbitration Law: impact and guidance for Hong Kong arbitrations
Foreign arbitral institutions may now administer foreign related arbitrations from designated zones in Mainland China, and ad hoc…
The New Hospitality Class Action Review - 2026 Is Now Available!
Duane Morris Takeaway: We’re excited to officially announce the release of the all-new Hospitality Class Action Review - 2026, a new desk reference…
Arbitration for Construction & Infrastructure Disputes in the UAE: A Practical Arbitration Law Guide for Founders & Investors
A delayed handover can burn months of revenue. A variation order can trigger a chain reaction of claims. And a single payment dispute can freeze…