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In the first episode of season 2 of our ‘Across the Pond’ podcast, Charles and Kwadwo are joined by colleague Rachael O’Grady, arbitration partner and head of Mayer Brown’s Space & Satellite Group, as well as being joined...more
English High Court determines that ratification of the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards does not constitute prior written agreement to waive sovereign immunity....more
As international commerce deepens its roots in emerging markets, the legal consequences of commercial disputes often transcend borders – nowhere more so than in Africa. With 54 countries each boasting their own legal systems...more
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
On February 21, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Republic of Hungary v. Simon, holding that allegations of commingling of funds alone cannot satisfy the US commercial nexus requirement of the expropriation...more
In a landmark victory for the Republic of India, the Commercial Court has held that India did not waive its state immunity in relation to the enforcement of two bilateral investment treaty awards solely by reason of its...more
In the inaugural issue of this newsletter, we examine significant developments, court rulings and trends to watch in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the United States....more
Once you decide to arbitrate rather than litigate, the next crucial step is ensuring the arbitration agreement is well-drafted. While arbitration offers businesses a private, efficient, and flexible method for resolving...more
In a recent judgment, the High Court implied an agreement to arbitrate disputes between two parties with no direct contractual relations based on each of the parties’ express, independent agreement to comply with the rules of...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
After years of litigating against each other in several jurisdictions around the world, Ericsson and Lenovo announced last week that they had entered into a global cross-licensing agreement involving 4G and 5G wireless...more
The 2025 Survey explores a number of key international arbitration issues, including: how AI is changing the game in international arbitration, efficiency, the enforcement of arbitration awards and public interest issues...more
Key Takeaways: In March 2025, the French Ministry of Justice released the report of its Working Group on modernizing French arbitration law. This is the first major reform proposal since 2011. France is a leading seat of...more
In 2024, the 70 plus member States of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (“UNCITRAL”) took significant steps towards the creation of an Advisory Centre for States in disputes in the Investor State...more
Important Takeaways from the updated 2025 SIAC Rules: - The seventh edition of the Singapore International Centre’s Arbitration Rules (“SIAC Rules 2025”)1 came into effect on January 1, 2025, nine years after the last...more
As trade tensions rise, retaliatory tariffs are disrupting global supply chains—particularly in the automotive industry and other manufacturing sectors. These unexpected costs are sparking disputes over who should bear the...more
Ask a trained lawyer what an “LLM” is, and what first will come to mind may be a “Master of Laws”; ask a tech-savvy teenager what an “LLM” is, and they most probably will answer “large language model”. The former may not be a...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 statistics show a robust demand for arbitration and reflect Hong Kong’s importance as an arbitral venue for resolving cross-border commercial disputes. On 20 February 2025, the Hong Kong International Arbitration...more
The Arbitration Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025, has introduced a number of significant amendments to the Arbitration Act 1996 (which applies in England & Wales and Northern Ireland, but not in...more
Over the past two decades, arbitration has become the preferred dispute resolution mechanism in Brazil as a more efficient and flexible alternative to the lengthy traditional court process. Arbitration offers speed,...more
Le 5 mars et le 12 mars 2025, le gouvernement du Canada a présenté coup sur coup des demandes de consultations aux termes du Mémorandum d’accord sur les règles et procédures régissant le règlement des différends (le «...more
The Arbitration Act 2025 (“2025 Act”) introduces some important changes to the arbitration framework in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while also incorporating other key improvements. In Part 1 and Part 2 of our Series...more
The arbitral procedure shall provide a fair and efficient process for resolving a dispute, and it should be conducted in a manner that avoids unnecessary delays and expenses. However, users of both domestic and international...more
In CC v AC [2025] HKCFI 855 (Date of Decision: 27 February 2025), the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (“Court”) dismissed an application to set aside an order to enforce an arbitral award. The main basis of challenge...more