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In the latest anti-suit case relating to Russia, the English High Court has made permanent an anti-suit injunction (ASI) and anti-enforcement injunction (AEI) preventing a Russian bank from pursuing litigation in Russia in...more
In Founder Group (Hong Kong) Ltd v Singapore JHC Co Pte Ltd (2023), the Court of Appeal set limits on a debtor’s ability to resist a winding up application by pointing to an arbitration clause in the underlying agreement....more
English courts possess broad powers to ensure parties that agree to arbitrate are held to their agreement. This includes the ability to grant a stay of proceedings under s.9 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (“the AA 1996") if...more
The English Arbitration Act of 1996 is revered as underpinning the subsequent success of London as perhaps the world’s busiest arbitration venue. However, as the Act approaches its 30th anniversary, light touch reform is...more
1. Upsides of Arbitration on Shareholder Disputes over Litigation before Civil Courts - Generally, shareholder disputes in German law companies are subject to litigation before ordinary civil courts. If shareholders wish...more
On 26 October 2021, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the Court) delivered its judgment in Case C‑109/20, Republic of Poland v PL Holdings S.á r.l. (PL Holdings)....more
As we discussed in our It’s Good To Talk article as part of our Emerging Themes in Financial Regulation 2021 publication, many banks and financial institutions operating in the UK have historically tended to favour exclusive...more
It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more
In Opinion 1/17 (CETA Ruling) on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the investment protections under CETA, signed by Canada and the European Union, are...more
The Paris Court of Appeals recently upheld an arbitral award applying OHADA law. The application to set aside the award had been brought by the State of Cameroon based on arguments made under Cameroonian law....more
FERC Initiates Sweeping Reform of Ratemaking Treatment for Income Taxes - On March 15, 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released a series of issuances intended to address the need to reflect the lower...more
In a ruling that has sent shockwaves across Europe, the European Union’s (EU) highest court, the European Court of Justice (ECJ), has struck down an arbitration agreement contained within a bilateral investment treaty (BIT)...more
Financial Industry Developments - CFPB Issues FInal Arbitration Rule - Who Is Covered and How Does It Affect Your Business? The CFPB, after entertaining numerous comments, issued its final arbitration rule on Monday,...more
The Court of Justice of the European Union decided last week that free trade agreements concluded with the EU must receive prior approval by each Member State if they provide for investor-State arbitration. The ruling, given...more
From the Editors - Welcome to this 33rd edition of Arbitration World. Following the United Kingdom’s referendum decision on 23 June to leave the EU, in this edition we examine how the uncertainty over the treatment...more
On June 12, 2016, the European Commission adopted a new framework for personal data transfers between the European Union (EU) and the United States (US), called the “Privacy Shield.” US companies doing business in Europe may...more
Spotlight on Whistleblower Protections - On October 24, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a “risk alert” regarding SEC registrants’ compliance with Rule 21 F-17, which implements Section 21F of...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
London has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the most popular and trusted arbitral seats in the world. The reasons for this deserved reputation have never depended on membership of the EU. The most important features...more
Recap of popular updates covering latest developments in the European Union....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
The tendency to favor litigation - Litigation through the courts is the most well-known method of determining disputes. A recent judgment of the UK Tax Chamber of the First Tier Tribunal published on the 15th July 2013...more
In this issue: - Nallengara to Replace Cross as Corp. Fin. Chief - FINRA Rule Relating to Private Placements of Securities Effective December 3 - Additional Guidance on FINRA’s Suitability Rule - No-Action...more