Life sciences globalization fuels new developments in international arbitration
Arbitration is often viewed as a faster, more cost-effective alternative to litigation, but is it the right choice for every dispute? Should you include an arbitration clause in every contract? While it can offer...more
The arbitration infrastructure of Hong Kong and Singapore is broadly similar, built on arbitration-friendly legislation, pro-arbitration courts and a consistent reputation for neutrality in the context of arbitration. Indeed,...more
MinLaw’s current review of the IAA signifies efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of Singapore as a hub for international arbitration. With this year marking the 30th anniversary of the Singapore International...more
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently rejected challenges to a district court’s decision to confirm a Hong Kong arbitration award, including arguments that confirming the award violated public policy and international...more
Dans l’affaire Vento Motorcycles, Inc. v. Mexico (l« affaire Vento »), la Cour d’appel de l’Ontario (la « CAO ») a annulé une sentence prononcée par une formation arbitrale (la « sentence »), en raison d’une crainte...more
The High Court’s recent decision in Djanogly v. Djanogly [2025] EWHC 61 (Ch) is a rare example of a successful challenge to an arbitration award under s.68 of the Arbitration Act 1996. It also highlights a feature of...more
In Chayce Concrete, LLC v. Path Construction Southwest, LLC, the Arizona Court of Appeals reaffirmed Arizona courts’ deference to arbitrators when it comes to confirming an arbitrator’s award. The opinion further highlights...more
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that it lacked jurisdiction over a petition to vacate an arbitration award....more
The English Court of Appeal has rejected Spain’s and Zimbabwe’s appeals against orders registering arbitration awards made against them pursuant to the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and...more
In a recent judgment, the Singapore Court of Appeal had to decide whether a party could submit to the jurisdiction of an arbitral tribunal to determine an interim application, while at the same time maintaining its...more
In CMBICDHAW Investments Limited v CDH Fund V Limited Partnership & others [2024] HKCA 516 (judgment date: 10 July 2024), the Hong Kong Court of Appeal (CA) addressed an appeal regarding the Court of First Instance’s (CFI)...more
US Case Law Update - The U.S. Supreme Court and appellate courts have issued several recent decisions on important topics related to arbitration and the ability to enforce awards and judgments in the United States....more
On June 24, 2020, in Sayers Constr., LLC v. Timberline Constr., Inc., et al., a Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court’s denial of a contractor’s motion to dismiss. The contractor moved to dismiss for lack of...more
The new law regulates issues relating to arbitration as a method for settlement of disputes. On 20 April, a new arbitration law entered into force in Kazakhstan (Arbitration Law) that contains a number of new provisions...more