The UK Law Commission’s review of the Arbitration Act 1996 has concluded with the publication of its final recommendations. The final recommendations present a welcome set of practical changes that fine-tune legislation that...more
The UK Law Commission is currently undertaking a review of the Arbitration Act 1996, the principal legislation governing arbitrations in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, to ensure it is as “clear, modern, and efficient...more
The UK Law Commission has announced that it will carry out a review of the Arbitration Act 1996, the principal legislation governing arbitrations in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The Law Commission has stated that its...more
A group of hospitality policyholders failed in their attempt to obtain cover under a business interruption policy as it was determined, in an ad hoc arbitration, that the UK central government did not constitute “a competent...more
11/23/2021
/ Arbitration ,
Business Interruption ,
Business Losses ,
Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Denial of Insurance Coverage ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Litigation ,
International Arbitration ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Policy Terms ,
UK
An International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) tribunal has recently dismissed the jurisdictional challenges of the Republic of Cyprus and is pushing ahead with a multiparty arbitration commenced by...more
6/4/2020
/ Arbitration ,
Banks ,
Bilateral Investment Treaties ,
Bondholders ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Cyprus ,
EU ,
Foreign Jurisdictions ,
ICSID ,
International Arbitration ,
Restructuring
Large depositors in Cyprus's two largest banks may consider international arbitration and appeals to the European courts to recover funds lost under the bailout plan....more