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Russian Supreme Court denies enforcement of award based on the allegedly unfriendly nationalities of arbitrators

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The Russian Supreme Court has denied the enforcement of an arbitral award issued by a tribunal seated in London, on the grounds that the arbitrators’ nationalities were “unfriendly”. This is the latest example of Russian...more

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Guide to Arbitral Institutions and the Seat of Arbitration in London

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When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the first of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Arbitrations with Third-Parties: 5 Things to Know About New Rules from the German Arbitration Institution (DIS)

The German Arbitration Institute (DIS) has adopted new rules to involve third parties in arbitration proceedings. The Supplementary Rules for Third-Party Notices (DIS-TPNR) took effect in March. At present, common...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Arbitration Institution Digest (Part 2): LCIA Releases 2023 Annual Casework Report

On 31 May 2024, the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) released its Annual Casework Report for the year 2023 (Report). The Report provides an interesting insight into LCIA’s caseload over the past year, showing...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business Podcast - Episode 14: Resolving Cross-Border Conflicts Through International Arbitration

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-chair of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by his fellow co-chair of the International Initiative, Glenn Hendrix, who also serves as a partner in AGG’s...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Arbitration Bill: Washed Out Before UK General Election

Wash-out. A term synonymous with the Great British summer. But also, it seems, for the heralded Arbitration Bill, which was a glaring omission from the legislation considered by Parliament in the frantic few days before its...more

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UK snap general election stalls the progression of Bill intended to reform the English Arbitration Act 1996

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The UK government’s decision to call a snap general election has stalled the progression through Parliament of the Arbitration Bill, which was drafted to implement the Law Commission’s recommendations to modernise and...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

[Event] 2024 Arbitration Training Institute - June 6th - 7th, Atlanta, GA

Presented by nationally recognized experts, the Institute features comprehensive sessions on every stage of the arbitral process examined from the vantage point of neutrals, advocates, and in-house counsel. Substantive...more

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Indian Supreme Court Sets Aside Arbitral Award for "Grave Miscarriage of Justice"

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The Indian Supreme Court invokes curative jurisdiction to set aside US$960 million award to avoid a "grave miscarriage of justice," seven years after the award creditor received a favorable award in India and three years...more

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Proposed Amendments to HKIAC Rules put the Emergency into Emergency Arbitration

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On 23 January 2024, the HKIAC announced a Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the 2018 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules. The HKIAC’s proposed amendments include enhancements to the mechanism by which a single...more

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Anti-suit Injunctions, Enka v Chubb and the Arbitration Bill

The recent RusChemAlliance LLC cases in the English High Court considered the practical impact of EU sanctions on Russian entities and the interaction between English and French jurisprudence in international arbitration. The...more

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Devas v. Antrix: Ninth Circuit Requires Minimum Contacts for Personal Jurisdiction over Foreign States

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The Ninth Circuit’s February 6, 2024, decision denying rehearing en banc of Devas v. Antrix and upholding its earlier ruling to overturn the enforcement of a $1.3 billion arbitration award diverges significantly from the...more

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What are the benefits of the planned modernisation of German Arbitration law for practitioners and users?

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German arbitration law is to be reformed to current needs and thus intended to be made more attractive overall. To this end, the German Federal Ministry of Justice on 1 February 2024 published a draft bill for an act to...more

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[PODCAST] Top Considerations for Selecting International Arbitration Seats and the Rise of the U.S. as an International ADR Hub

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JAMS neutrals discuss how to navigate international arbitration in the states In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Laura C. Abrahamson, Esq. FCIArb, Robert Davidson, Esq., FCIArb, and Shelby Grubbs, J.D., FCIArb, discuss...more

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UK Arbitration Act 2.0: Government Announces Targeted Reforms

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The Arbitration Bill’s changes clarify important aspects of English arbitral law, reinforcing London’s position as a leader in international arbitration. On 21 November 2023, the UK government unveiled its long-awaited plans...more

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New English Arbitration Bill Announced in the King’s Speech

On 7 November 2023, His Majesty King Charles III delivered his first King’s Speech during the State Opening of Parliament. During his speech, His Majesty outlined the UK Government’s legislative priorities over the next...more

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Reinforcing Madrid as an attractive seat for international arbitration: CIAM approves new Rules for 2024

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MIAC approves new Rules for 2024, with the main objective of streamlining and expediting the arbitral procedure to adapt it to the needs of international arbitration. The reform includes measures such as the creation of a...more

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Understanding the Differences in the Enforcement of Arbitration Awards and Expert Determinations

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Is there a difference in enforcement between an arbitration award and an expert determination pursuant to a contract? The answer is yes, according to a recent ruling by the 3rd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals that includes...more

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The Benefits and Perils of Expedited Arbitration Clauses

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Companies often complain that international arbitration can be as long of a process as litigation. Therefore, they inquire about faster ways of resolving disputes, such as resorting to expedited arbitration. Many arbitration...more

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Reform of the Arbitration Act 1996: Law Commission’s Final Report and Amendment Bill

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On 6 September 2023, the Law Commission of England & Wales published its final report on potential reforms to the English Arbitration Act 1996 (the “Act”). The report recommends making changes in six key areas, as well as a...more

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The Arbitration Act 2024: an Aggregation of Marginal Gains

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The Law Commission of England and Wales has concluded its review of the Arbitration Act 1996. In our International Arbitration Survey 2022, we canvased views on the potential areas for reform of the Act....more

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Arbitration World: A Spelling Error in Vienna

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In this episode, Declan Gallivan (Senior Disputes Associate in London) speaks with Florian Haugeneder (Founder and Partner of Austrian law firm KNOETZL) to discuss a simple spelling mistake which ultimately led to an...more

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Arbitration World - June 2023

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Welcome to the 39th Edition of Arbitration World, a publication from K&L Gates’ International Arbitration practice group highlighting significant developments and issues in arbitration for executives and in-house counsel ...more

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Denial of process – Hong Kong court sets aside award, finding arbitrator's conduct "seriously flawed"

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A Hong Kong court has set aside an HKIAC Final Award finding that the arbitrator's conduct was so "seriously flawed" and "egregious" that there had been a serious denial of due process....more

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New Model Clause for Parties to Designate the SICC as Supervisory Court for Singapore-Seated Arbitrations

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The Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) recently introduced a new model clause allowing parties to expressly designate the SICC as having jurisdiction over court proceedings relating to Singapore-seated...more

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