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PRC Employment Case Law Commentary (4) - Orderly Resolution of “Difficult” Employees by Procedure and Common Sense
The provisions of Chinese labor law are not particularly numerous, nor are they inherently difficult to understand. The real challenge lies in the…
国际仲裁案件中的费用管理工具（一）：密封和解要约
随着中国企业加速“走出去”，跨境交易引发的争议日益增多，国际仲裁已成为解决此类争议的重要方式。与境内诉讼相比，国际仲裁往往具有标的额较大…
Enforcement of Russian Arbitral Awards in India - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions ЧАСТО ЗАДАВАЕМЫЕ ВОПРОСЫ Enforcement of Russian Arbitral Awards in India Frequently Asked Questions Исполнение российских…
Irish High Court confirms it can order parties to mediate in litigation proceedings
The Irish High Court has confirmed that its power to invite parties to mediate extends to ordering the parties to mediate, even where it is against…
The jurisdictional trap: you can run, but you can't forum shop a London-seated arbitral award
The recent Commercial Court judgment in State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan & Others v Mansimov & Others [2026] addressed a significant…
以案说法： “问题”员⼯解约难？ 有序调处循章法
劳动法条款不多， 也不难理解； 难是难在社会经济活动的复杂性与多样性： 劳动相关司法解释与政策层出不穷， 纷繁庞杂试图跟上现实变化的节奏…
Taking evidence in Ireland in support of foreign arbitral proceedings
Parties to international arbitrations now have greater certainty that they can use the Irish courts to secure evidence from witnesses based in…
AI and Document Disclosure in International Arbitration
Artificial intelligence is often presented as a solution to one of international arbitration's long-standing challenges: the time and expense of…
Federal Court of Australia enforces London arbitration agreement despite COGSA challenge
In Smithbridge Guam Inc v Swire Shipping Pte Ltd [2026] FCA 884, the Federal Court of Australia upheld a foreign maritime arbitration agreement and…
Revisiting Halliburton -v- Chubb: arbitrator impartiality and duties of disclosure
The 2020 Supreme Court decision in this case addressed two key issues. Firstly, whether and to what extent an arbitrator can accept…
Becoming an Expert Witness in Construction
“To be a successful construction expert [witness] is much more than ‘just’ being a good architect, engineer, quantity surveyor or other primary…
ICSID Caseload Statistics 2026: Key trends and insights
On 14 August 2026, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) published its Caseload Statistics for the 2026 Fiscal Year…
The Thought League S3 - EP 12
As Indian businesses expand their cross-border operations, the need for a dispute resolution framework that is efficient, predictable, and globally…
France's new arbitration decree of 6 August 2026: Key takeaways for international arbitration
The decree is the product of a reform process launched in 2025. At the request of the Ministry of Justice, a working group co-chaired by François…
Causation before quantum: reframing damages analysis in arbitration
Recent commentary on the quantum expert’s role in arbitration proceedings has rightly focused on making damages estimation more intelligible to…
The Grande Island - What, if anything, can deleted words mean in a standard form charterparty?
The English Court has dismissed an appeal brought under s.69 of the Arbitration Act 1996, holding that ‘reasonable preventive measures’ as defined in…
Arbitration chance in Singapore court: go to arbitration, do not wind up (yet), do not collect a stay
Earlier this year, the Singapore Court of Appeal reaffirmed the position as to how the Singapore courts ought to deal with disputed debts arising…
Some Key Changes under the 2026 VIAC Arbitration Rules
The 2026 Arbitration Rules of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (“VIAC”) (the “2026 Rules”) came into effect on 1 July 2026. Against the…
Dispute resolution mechanisms of the international financial centre - international experience and implications for Vietnam
This article analyses the arbitration-based dispute resolution mechanism in the International Financial Centre (“IFC”) model through a study…
How to Prepare for a Successful Construction Mediation
Construction disputes can involve extensive records and technical questions, often with multiple parties and significant financial exposure. But…
Methods for presenting expert evidence
Expert evidence plays an indispensable role in modern international arbitration. As commercial disputes become increasingly complex and technical…
Enforcing Arbitral Awards After the Abolition of the DIFC-LCIA: The Ontario Court of Appeal’s Pragmatic Approach
The abrupt abolition of the Dubai International Financial Centre Arbitration Institute (the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre) by the government of Dubai…
Gujarat High Court Upholds Supremacy Of Gujarat Public Works Tribunal Arbitration Act, 1992 Over Arbitration Act, 1996
Summary: What happens when a contract says “arbitration”, but the law says “tribunal”? The Gujarat High Court, on an issue of disputes arising from…
When your name is taken: domain name dispute resolution, cybersquatting, and the limits of policy-based justice in brand protection
In the physical world, a trademark distinguishes a business; in the digital world, a domain name is more- it is an address, an identity, and often…
Ninth Circuit holds that forum non conveniens is not an available defense in actions to confirm foreign arbitral awards under New York Convention
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has held, for the first time, that the doctrine of forum non conveniens is unavailable in…
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures are costing UK employers billions of pounds. Will a revised Acas Code offer any solutions?
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) has published a survey which highlights the use of Disciplinary…
The UAE Joins the Singapore Convention on Mediation: What Changes for Cross-Border Settlements
The UAE has approved its accession to the Singapore Convention on Mediation. Here is what changes, what does not, and why parties should be…
Click First, Litigate Later? Courts Review Web Design in Online Arbitration Cases
Your arbitration clause may be solid. But your screen flow needs to be clear if you want a court to enforce it. Courts continue to evaluate online…
Norme de la décision raisonnable ou de la décision correcte? La Cour suprême autorise un appel qui trancherait la question
La législation canadienne sur l’arbitrage peut prévoir, dans certaines circonstances, le droit d’interjeter appel d’une sentence arbitrale privée…
Expedited Arbitration as a Speedy Means of Dispute Resolution
Arbitration is widely used, particularly by companies operating internationally, as a means of resolving disputes with business counterparties. This…