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Herbert Smith publishes briefing on Eurozone Crisis
On Wednesday 30 May 2012, Herbert Smith hosted a webinar focussing on some of the legal implications of the escalating Eurozone crisis, including the …
The ICJ firmly upholds principles of sovereign immunity in its recent judgment in the case of Germany v Italy
On 3 February 2012, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) gave judgment in favour of Germany in respect of proceedings against Italy alleging …
Third time lucky for Argentina as tribunal rules MFN clause does not extend to dispute resolution
In ICS Inspection and Control Services Limited (United Kingdom) v The Argentine Republic (PCA Case No. 2010-9), a tribunal at the Permanent Court of …
Herbert Smith hosts ICC conference 'Investment Treaty Arbitration: a ‘BIT’ of a problem?'
On 22 March 2012, Herbert Smith is hosting an ICC UK Conference on Investment Treaty Arbitration entitled 'Investment Treaty Arbitration: a ‘BIT’ of a …
Supreme Arbitrazh Court declares non-arbitrability of corporate disputes
In its Ruling No VAS-15384/11, dated 30 January 2012 (the "Ruling") the Supreme Arbitrazh Court of the Russian Federation declared that corporate …
PRIME Finance: a new dispute resolution option for the financial sector
A new financial dispute resolution body, the Panel of Recognised International Market Experts in Finance ("PRIME Finance"), had its official launch in …
Changes to the ICC Arbitration Rules - how will they affect your business?
The ICC's revised set of Arbitration Rules came into effect on 1 January 2012. The new Rules codify existing practice in several areas, but also add a …
Court of Appeal affirms West Tankers pro-arbitration decision endorsing an arbitral award in the face of a possible inconsistent Italian judgment
On 24 January 2012, the Court of Appeal handed down its keenly awaited decision in West Tankers Inc v Allianz SPA & Generali Assicurazione Generali …
Nick Peacock moves from Singapore to London
Herbert Smith arbitration partner, Nick Peacock, has returned to London after three years in South-East Asia where he led Herbert Smith's Singapore …
LCIA publishes arbitrator challenge decisions
Under the LCIA Arbitration Rules, a party to an LCIA administered arbitration can challenge the appointment or conduct of an arbitrator "if circumstances …
Reims Court of Appeal annuls ICC Award for failure to disclose conflict of interest during proceedings
On 2 November 2011, the Reims Court of Appeal set aside an ICC partial award, Avax v Tecnimont, due to the failure of the Chair of the tribunal to …
Declaratory award on tribunal's jurisdiction is enforceable despite proceedings elsewhere
In African Fertilizers and Chemicals Nig v BD Shipsnavo, the Commercial Court held that a declaratory award on the jurisdiction of an arbitral tribunal …
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