The Arbitration Act 2025 is now an official new piece of legislation having received royal assent on 24 February 2025 ("2025 Act"). The new law, which refines and modernises the previous Arbitration Act 1996 ("1996 Act"),...more
The Arbitration Bill received Royal Assent today (24 February 2025). This long-awaited Bill amends the Arbitration Act 1996 to create the Arbitration Act 2025 (the "2025 Act"). It will apply to any arbitration (or...more
AT A GLANCE -
It is important for foreign investors with assets and operations in Russia to know the options available to them and how different options may impact their investment protection and chances of bringing...more
2/26/2025
/ Anti-Suit Injunctions ,
Arbitration ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Foreign Investment ,
International Arbitration ,
Jurisdiction ,
Kazakhstan ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Netherlands ,
Russia ,
UK
The English Commercial Court has handed down an important decision highlighting the approach adopted by the English court when there are competing jurisdiction and arbitration clauses (“Competing Clauses”) and the effect of a...more
2/5/2025
/ Arbitration ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Breach of Contract ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Contract Terms ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Insurance Industry ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Jurisdiction ,
Reinsurance ,
Reinsurance Agreements ,
UK
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has changed the legal landscape for commercial parties contracting with Russian counterparts in multiple ways. This Legal Insight considers how commercial parties have sought the...more
PART 4: JURISDICTIONAL BATTLEGROUND IN DISPUTES WITH SANCTIONED RUSSIAN PERSONS -
In a wave of recent decisions, including in proceedings involving a number of Western banks, the Russian courts have disapplied the...more
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (the "Abu Dhabi Chamber") recently announced that the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre ("ADCCAC") will be closed and replaced by a newly launched Abu...more