Counsel and arbitrators give their take on why Hong Kong remains a world class arbitral seat of choice.
Key Points:
..Hong Kong courts continue to be independent and take a pro-arbitration and pro-enforcement approach...more
The discontinuation of LIBOR in 2022 may pose a risk to arbitration proceedings. Preparation is key to a smooth transition.
Key Points:
..LIBOR, which is widely used in financial transactions and is embedded in many...more
In a geopolitically significant case, the English High Court opined on important provisions of the EU sanctions regime.
The judgment of the English High Court in Ministry of Defence & Support for Armed Forces of the...more
Privy Council clarifies the nature of arbitration clauses, but uncertainties about the clauses’ effect still remain.
“Non-exclusive” arbitration clauses provide that disputes “may” be referred to arbitration (rather than...more
7/14/2016
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Arbitration Awards ,
Arbitrators ,
Bilateral Investment Treaties ,
Canada ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Enforceability ,
EU ,
Financial Institutions ,
Forum Selection ,
Free Trade Agreements ,
ICSID ,
Implementation Day ,
International Arbitration ,
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) ,
Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) ,
Iran ,
Iran Sanctions ,
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
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Romania ,
SDN List ,
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SWIFT ,
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Venezuela ,
Zimbabwe
In This Issue:
- The 2014 LCIA Rules
- Latham & Watkins Secures Arbitral Award and Judgment When Respondent Fails to Post Full Security for Enforcement Stay
- Ukraine Crisis: A Recap of the Latest US and EU...more
In This Issue:
-The ABCs of Arbitrating Outside of the New York Convention
- Leading International Arbitration Partner Joins Latham & Watkins in Paris
- US Supreme Court Revives International Arbitration...more
6/13/2014
/ Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Athletes ,
Bilateral Investment Treaties ,
Compliance ,
EU ,
ICSID ,
International Arbitration ,
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ,
New York Convention ,
Russia ,
Sanctions ,
SCOTUS ,
Transparency ,
Ukraine