There are currently a significant number of unresolved claims in Qatar as a result of the construction activities that took place in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup, including due to the minimum wage increase,...more
A recent court case by the Civil and Commercial Court of the Qatar Financial Centre clarified the Court's jurisdiction to support arbitrations seated in Qatar. Parties not established in the Qatar Financial Centre must agree...more
On 13 September 2022, the UAE Ministry of Justice issued a directive which confirms that judgments issued by the English Courts can be enforced by the UAE Courts under the principle of reciprocity (the "Directive"). The...more
On 2 March 2022, the Dubai International Arbitration Centre ("DIAC") published the DIAC Arbitration Rules 2022 (the "2022 Rules").
The 2022 Rules follow the re-launch of DIAC by Decree No. 34 of Year 2021 (the "Decree")....more
A number of iconic, large-scale construction projects are currently in development as part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 − an ambitious strategic blueprint for the creation of a more diverse and sustainable...more
3/7/2022
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Architects ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Design Professionals ,
Design-Build ,
FIDIC Contracts ,
Property Owners ,
Saudi Arabia
On 20 September 2021, Decree No. (34) of Year 2021 Concerning the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (the "Decree") came into force. The Decree introduces significant change to the arbitration landscape in Dubai. Notably,...more
On 20 September 2021, Decree No. 34 of 2021 concerning the Dubai International Arbitration Centre ("DIAC") (the "Decree") came into force. The Decree brings significant changes to Dubai's arbitration landscape bringing the...more
[co-authors: Rhulani Matsimbi, and Kit Goodfellow]
Three pillars are at the heart of global efforts to boost sustainability and make our built environment cleaner, greener and more socially responsible: construction,...more
On 31 May 2021, Iraq ratified the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards.
Introduction -
Until recently, it was challenging to enforce an international arbitral award in the...more
A recent court case in the Qatar Financial Centre confirms the Qatar International Court's status as a court of choice for international parties, even if they are not established in the Qatar Financial Centre.
The Qatar...more
On 23 December 2020, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (the "ADGM") enacted Amendment No. 1 of 2020 to the ADGM Arbitration Regulations 2015 (the "Arbitration Regulations"). The amendments to the Arbitration Regulations reflect the...more
The DIFC is fast becoming one of the leading hubs for international arbitration in the Middle East. The launch of the DIFC-LCIA in 2008 served as a testament to the UAE's commitment to providing access to arbitral...more
1/25/2021
/ Arbitration ,
Contract Disputes ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
DIFC ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Dubai ,
International Arbitration ,
LCIA ,
Tribunals ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
Virtual Meetings
In the case of (1) Secretariat Consulting Pte Ltd, (2) Secretariat International UK Ltd, (3) Secretariat Advisors LLC v A Company [2021] EWCA Civ 6, the Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the Technology and Construction...more
In recent times, energy efficiency has become a key priority for both public and private sector entities. A 2019 study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) showed that energy efficiency is a key resource for economic and...more
On 7 June 2020, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Justice (MoJ) implemented extensive e-litigation services that will facilitate litigation proceedings during the pandemic period, and will be a sustainable part of litigation in...more
On 5 May 2020, Saudi Arabia ratified the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, also known as the "Singapore Convention on Mediation", which will enter into force in Saudi...more
6/16/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments ,
Foreign Arbitral Awards ,
International Arbitration ,
International Litigation ,
Mediation ,
Saudi Arabia ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Settlement Negotiations ,
Singapore Convention
In reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, parties engaged in existing construction projects are increasingly issuing (or receiving) force majeure claims (for a summary of these issues, see Suspending contractual performance in...more
On 17 September 2019, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Arbitration Centre launched the ADGM Arbitration Guidelines. The ADGM Arbitration Guidelines have been developed to provide end-users of arbitration, practitioners, and...more
9/25/2019
/ Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) ,
ADGM Arbitration Guidelines ,
Arbitration ,
Arbitration Procedural Rules ,
Best Practices ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Document Productions ,
Evidence ,
Expert Witness ,
Free Trade Zone ,
International Arbitration ,
International Litigation ,
New Guidance ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The United Arab Emirates has introduced further reforms regulating the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.
In the last year, the UAE has taken a significant step towards aligning the UAE's arbitration laws with...more
With ongoing advances in technology and communications, the number of contracting parties looking beyond their local jurisdiction when choosing a dispute resolution forum continues to grow
It is easier than ever for...more
2/6/2019
/ Appellate Courts ,
Arbitration ,
Arbitration Awards ,
Belgium ,
Cross Examination ,
Debt ,
DIFC ,
Discovery ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Dubai ,
Dubai International Arbitration Center (DIAC) ,
Foreign Judgments ,
Forum Selection ,
France ,
Germany ,
Hong Kong ,
Interim Remedies ,
International Arbitration ,
International Litigation ,
Judges ,
Judicial Authority ,
Judicial Remedies ,
Judicial Review ,
Jurisdiction ,
Jury Trial ,
Litigation Fees & Costs ,
Oral Hearings ,
Privileged Documents ,
Right To Appeal ,
Russia ,
Singapore ,
Singapore International Commercial Court ,
Summary Judgment ,
Sweden ,
Switzerland ,
Third Party Funding ,
UK ,
United States ,
Witnesses ,
Young Lawyers
In a noteworthy decision to participants in the energy industry, the High Court of England & Wales examined what constitutes a valid liquidated damages clause in the event of delayed completion of a solar project. And last...more
1/12/2019
/ Construction Project ,
Contract Terms ,
Contractors ,
Delay Claims ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Energy Projects ,
International Litigation ,
Late Payments ,
Liquidated Damages ,
Liquidation ,
Pay-For-Delay ,
Penalties ,
Power Plants ,
Remedies ,
Renewable Energy ,
Singapore ,
Solar Energy ,
UK