Key Takeaways -
- While every arbitration is different, a ‘typical’ mid-size arbitration would generate anywhere between 30 and over 400 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions depending on the number of submissions and...more
Naturally, there will be disputes relating to COVID-19 and efforts to contain its spread. These will often be resolved through negotiation, particularly if the relevant contract clearly allocates the risk between the parties...more
2/16/2021
/ Business Disputes ,
Commercial Contracts ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Infrastructure ,
International Arbitration ,
Mediation ,
Oil & Gas ,
Private Equity ,
Singapore ,
Supply Contracts
Background Mediation is a process by which parties attempt to resolve a dispute amicably with the assistance of a third party (ie the mediator) who has no authority to impose a solution on the parties. For the process to be...more
Contractual rights agreed in the past may look very different today and may not be enforceable tomorrow, but (strangely) could be in the future. Such are the historic times we are living through. ...more
4/22/2020
/ China ,
Construction Contracts ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Default ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Event Cancellation ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
France ,
Frustration of a Common Purpose ,
Government Lockdown ,
Hong Kong ,
Insolvency ,
International Arbitration ,
Nonperformance ,
Relief Measures ,
Residential Leases ,
Singapore ,
Supply Contracts ,
Temporary Regulations ,
Tourism ,
UK ,
Utility Fees
Business operations, supply chains and the resolution of international disputes have experienced significant disruption as a result of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and actions taken by governments and...more
With decorated trees, snow on the ground (and painted on the walls), coffee cups coloured red and green, and spiritual imagery regularly seen; it is a time for goodwill, festive cheer and reflection. But does this general...more
12/21/2018
/ Dispute Resolution ,
Foreign Judgments ,
International Arbitration ,
International Litigation ,
International Mediation ,
Mediation ,
New York Convention ,
Post-Judgment Enforcement Actions ,
Settlement Negotiations ,
SIAC ,
Singapore ,
Singapore Convention ,
Singapore International Commercial Court ,
Third Party Funding ,
UNCITRAL
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) recently released a new version of the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules, effective November 1, 2018. The new version updates the 2013 HKIAC Administered Arbitration...more
11/29/2018
/ Arbitration ,
Arbitration Awards ,
Arbitrators ,
Concurrent Litigation ,
Discovery ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Hong Kong ,
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) ,
International Arbitration ,
Litigation Funding ,
Multi-Party Litigation ,
Multiple Party Contracts ,
New Rules ,
Settlement Negotiations ,
Third Party Funding
Singapore is poised to become the first jurisdiction in Asia to introduce legislation permitting the use of third party funding in support of international arbitrations and related proceedings.? This follows the passing of...more
The first edition of the SIAC Investment Arbitration Rules (the SIAC IA Rules) was released on 30 December 2016 and came into force on 1 January 2017. In releasing the SIAC IA Rules, SIAC has become the first commercial...more
The sixth edition of the arbitration rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) entered into force on 1 August 2016. To mark the occasion we provide this client briefing on the key features of the new...more