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30 years of the International Arbitration Act: a review

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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

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Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Confirms Exclusivity of Grounds for Set Aside of Arbitral Awards

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Introduction - In a decision that became public recently, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation (Court of Cassation) in Case No. 1115 of 2024 (issued on 25 November 2024) confirmed the exclusivity of the grounds to set aside...more

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Québec’s Bold Proposal: Empowering Authorities to Safeguard Public Welfare During Work Stoppages

On February 19, 2025, Québec Minister of Labour Jean Boulet introduced Bill 89, which would amend the Québec Labour Code and related provisions to safeguard the well-being of the population by maintaining necessary services...more

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7th Edition of the SIAC Rules: Defining the Future of SIAC Arbitration

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Introduction - The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has launched the 7th Edition of its Arbitration Rules (the 2025 Rules), which took effect on 1 January 2025. The 2025 Rules represent a major update of the...more

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Swedish Court requests ruling from CJEU on sanctions legislation

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The Swedish Court of Appeal (Court) has requested a preliminary ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to clarify the effect and scope of Russia-related sanctions. The anticipated ruling by the CJEU...more

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The 7th Edition of the SIAC Arbitration Rules Comes Into Force

On January 1, 2025, the 7th edition of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (the “2025 Rules”) came into force. The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) developed the 2025...more

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SIAC Rules 2025: Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency in Arbitration

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The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has unveiled the seventh edition of its arbitration rules, set to take effect on January 1, 2025 (the SIAC Rules 2025). These updated rules represent a significant step...more

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Singapore international arbitration centre releases new set of rules

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The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has published the 7th edition of its arbitration rules, which will come into effect on 1 January 2025, and will apply to any arbitration which is commenced on or after...more

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Corporate Veil Piercing Remains Powerful Tool in New York-Seated Arbitrations

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In October 2024 an attempt by Egyptian businessman Michel Lakah to set aside a 2018 ICDR award was rejected by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”), marking what the Respondent...more

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New Year, New Arbitration Act?

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The UK’s Arbitration Bill (“Bill”), which was re-introduced by the Labour government in July 2024, was presented to the House of Commons (“HC”) on 6 November 2024, having completed its passage through the House of Lords the...more

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Submission to arbitral tribunal for interim relief may not amount to submission on merits

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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

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The IBA Site Visit Protocol: A framework for Avoiding Disputes Within Disputes

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Site visits can play an important part in construction arbitration, allowing the tribunal to gain a clearer understanding of the works in dispute. However, agreeing the terms of a site visit can be a contentious process...more

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Hong Kong Labour Tribunal Presiding Officer's Statutory Duty to Investigate Includes Calling Witnesses

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Proceedings in the Hong Kong Labour Tribunal are inquisitorial in nature, differing from the adversarial approach taken in court proceedings....more

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Hong Kong Court Confirms Labour Tribunal's Broad Powers to Order Employer Give Security to Defend Claim

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INTRODUCTION- In Chu Yeut Lin and Another v. Everbright Groups Limited [2024] HKCFI 1626, the Court of First Instance ("CFI") confirmed that the Labour Tribunal has a wide discretionary power to order the payment of...more

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Guide to Arbitral Institutions and the Seat of Arbitration in London

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When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the first of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

SIAC’s 2023 Statistics Demonstrate Continued Expansion of its Global Reach and Steadfast Confidence in its Capabilities

On April 29, 2024, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) released its 2023 Annual Report. In this client alert, we outline SIAC’s key statistics for 2023, highlighting SIAC’s growth and the confidence that...more

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What are the benefits of the planned modernisation of German Arbitration law for practitioners and users?

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German arbitration law is to be reformed to current needs and thus intended to be made more attractive overall. To this end, the German Federal Ministry of Justice on 1 February 2024 published a draft bill for an act to...more

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Courting Clarity: Grand Court confirms jurisdiction to determine winding up petitions notwithstanding requirement to refer...

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On 20 November 2023, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands (the "Grand Court") issued its ruling on a preliminary issue in In the matter of Re BPGIC Holdings Limited; namely whether a winding up petition should be stayed or...more

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Chambers Global Practice Guides - International Arbitration 2023 - England & Wales

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In 2023, the international arbitration landscape is dominated by macroeconomic factors. The inflationary pressures combined with price volatility and the use of sanctions by governments following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...more

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The Power of Visuals in International Arbitration – IMS Insights Podcast Episode 63

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Partner at Quinn Emanuel Mark McNeill and former legal and commercial director at Cairn Energy Duncan Holland join IMS | Z-Axis Global Consultant and Advisor Cindy Buxton to discuss the power of visuals in international...more

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Early Dispositive Applications May Reduce Arbitration Time and Costs

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Several arbitral forums have begun adopting rules explicitly allowing for early dispositive applications that allow parties to petition the tribunal for the resolution of claims and issues during the early stages of a...more

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Singapore upholds the confidential nature of a Tribunal’s deliberations

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It is well accepted that an arbitral tribunal's deliberations are confidential. But is this principle absolute? More specifically, will a tribunal be ordered to disclose its deliberations if an arbitrator claims that his or...more

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DIAC Issues New Arbitration Rules

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On 25 February 2022, the board of directors of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (“DIAC”) approved the new DIAC Arbitration Rules (the “2022 Rules”). The DIAC Rules, which were published on 2 March 2022, will come...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

PRC Companies in International Arbitration (Series 1): Introduction and Background

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With the rapid development of China’s national economy, more and more PRC companies will enter occasional disputes with foreign partners in international business dealings. Depending on their bargaining positions during the...more

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Revised ICDR 2021 Rules Are Now In Effect

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Like some other international arbitration institutions, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (“ICDR”) recently adopted amendments to its International Dispute Resolution Procedures (the “2021 ICDR Rules”). The...more

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