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Arbitration is a popular mode of alternative dispute resolution in Hong Kong, used increasingly in cross-border commercial disputes and among international parties. In 2023, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre...more
The D.C. Circuit has approved a backdoor challenge to the validity of an international arbitration award, finding that a challenge to counsel's authority to enforce an award can never be forfeited....more
Since its implementation in 1995, the Arbitration Law of China (the “Current Arbitration Law”) has not undergone significant revisions, despite the substantial development in international arbitration practices. However, in...more
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
Dans l’affaire Clayton v. Canada (Attorney General), la Cour d’appel de l’Ontario (la « CAO ») a rejeté une tentative de faire annuler une sentence arbitrale pour des motifs liés à la compétence du tribunal arbitral et à...more
When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the second of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your...more
In Clayton v. Canada (Attorney General), the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed an attempt to set aside an arbitral award on jurisdictional and public policy grounds, confirming that the grounds on which arbitral awards may be...more
A warning to all consumer-facing businesses: the UK’s Court of Appeal has upheld the enforcement of a US$64 million Hong Kong-seated arbitration award against a Mrs Zhang, rejecting her argument that she was protected by the...more
Following efforts by the Australian and Chinese governments to improve bilateral relations and restore trade in sectors significantly affected by COVID-19-era geopolitical tensions, we have seen a renewed interest in...more
Companies that are successfully expanding their business beyond the United States or aiming to grow their business globally may find that understanding the world of international arbitration can be a valuable tool for...more
On May 9, a company incorporated in the Netherlands, CW Travel Holdings NV, succeeded in the Constitutional Court of Ecuador, arguing that lower courts in Ecuador violated Ecuador's constitution by refusing to consider CW...more
In G v N [2024] HKCFI 721 (judgment date: 11 March 2024), a Hong Kong court dismissed an application to set aside the enforcement of an interim order which an arbitrator had made requiring a party to take steps to dismiss the...more
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
In June 2024, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) released its preliminary statistics report for 2023 for their arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services. The numbers show an increase in cases as...more
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
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has released updated administered arbitration rules that come into effect 1 June 2024. The updated 2024 Administered Arbitration Rules (the “2024 Rules”) are a much...more
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
Because we live in an imperfect world, disputes regarding the performance of contractual and legal obligations will occur. The growth in the volume of international transactions will lead to a corresponding increase in the...more
In this article series, we look at key arbitration related decisions from the past year and draw out the key lessons for users of arbitration. Arbitral awards are rarely set aside by national courts but the 2023 English...more
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
La présentation de demandes de brutage fiscal – ou « tax gross-up » – des indemnités pouvant être réclamées lors d’une procédure d’arbitrage par les parties lésées est essentielle. L’objectif de telles demandes consiste en...more
DIFC Court of Appeal Confirms Enforceability of Arbitral Awards Granting Interim Relief issued in Non DIFC-Seated Arbitrations - The Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) Court of Appeal has recently confirmed, in CA...more
In February 2024, the International Bar Association (IBA) published the 2024 edition of its Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration....more
A recent decision of the Alberta Court of King’s Bench in Orica Canada Inc v ARVOS GmbH, 2024 ABKB 97 [Orica] has attracted considerable attention among members of the arbitration bar. In it, the Court of King’s Bench...more
Users of arbitration know that one of the most important decisions they can make is the selection of the arbitrator. As arbitration grows more ubiquitous, more experienced arbitrators are being selected more frequently, and...more