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Arbitration Corporate Dissolution

Arbitration is a widely-used method for settling disputes between parties. During arbitration, parties submit their dispute to an impartial third person or party, usually chosen by the parties. Typically, parties... more +
Arbitration is a widely-used method for settling disputes between parties. During arbitration, parties submit their dispute to an impartial third person or party, usually chosen by the parties. Typically, parties to arbitration agree in advance to be bound by the arbitrator's decision. Arbitration is an alternative to litigation, but it shares many of the familiar features of litigation. Namely, parties to arbitration hold hearings before neutral decision-makers, present evidence and argue the merits of their position. Parties often choose arbitration due to its perceived advantages over litigation. Those perceived advantages include greater efficiency and flexibility, and lower costs. less -
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Hong Kong Court Orders Winding-Up of Company Despite Parties’ Arbitration Agreement

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A recent ruling shows that an arbitration agreement alone is not necessarily a complete defence to a Hong Kong winding-up petition. The Hong Kong Companies Court recently issued a winding-up order against a debtor company,...more

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Before Commencing Arbitration, Ensure That the Entity Being Sued Exists Under the Applicable Law

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The English High Court held the tribunal lacked jurisdiction as the defendant ceased to exist. In Ga-Hyun Chung v. Silver Dry Bulk Co Ltd, the English High Court upheld a challenge to an award under Section 67 of the...more

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Episode 17: Arbitrating Deadlock: A Conversation with Arbitrator Erica Garay

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When 50/50 co-owners of a business are deadlocked on a major business decision, unless they have a written agreement that dictates a buy-sell process or appoints a “third director,” the unresolved deadlock may lead to...more

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Business Divorce Nation: Five States, Five Cases

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It’s true that the statutory and common-law rules at play in business divorce cases can vary widely from state to state. But it’s also true that court decisions in one state can influence courts in other states, and can...more

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Oil Supplier Appeals Conoco’s Right To Buy Stake In Refinery Unit

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In a long-standing dispute between Venezuelan state-owned Oil Company Petroleos de Venezuela SA (“Petroleos”) and ConocoPhillips, a New York district court judge upheld ConocoPhillips’ acquisition of a 50% stake in a Texas...more

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