Arbitration Notes

ICCA-IBA JOINT TASK FORCE PUBLISHES ROADMAP TO DATA PROTECTION IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION FOR CONSULTATION

ARBITRATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE DISPUTES

The discontinuation of LIBOR and arbitration: issues of substance and procedure for parties and arbitrators

The global financial markets are currently preparing for the phasing out of the London Inter-bank Offered Rate (or LIBOR) and other Inter-bank Offered …

FUNDING IN SINGAPORE AND HONG KONG: HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS CONTRIBUTES TO LEADING PUBLICATION, ACTS ON FUNDED CASES

Third party funding is a hot topic in Asia. As noted on this blog, Singapore introduced legislation in 2017 to allow third-party funding in international …

SPC ISSUES PROVISIONS ON ACTION PRESERVATION IN IP RIGHTS DISPUTES

The Supreme People's Court of China (SPC) has released a new set of judicial interpretations concerning interim injunction applications for intellectual …

Derivatives Disputes: ISDA revises Arbitration Guide, expanding the model arbitration clauses

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has revised its Guide to Arbitration (the Guide).  First published in 2013, after …

Overcoming reluctance to arbitrate in the TMT sector

Drawing on two surveys on the use of arbitration in technology, media and telecoms disputes, Susan Field, a senior associate and solicitor advocate at …

Inside Arbitration: Issue #6 of the publication from Herbert Smith Freehills’ Global Arbitration Practice

We are delighted to share with you the latest issue of the publication from the Herbert Smith Freehills Global Arbitration Practice, Inside Arbitration. …

Dispute Resolution in Asia-Pacific: Parties seek efficient processes and enforceable outcomes

Following our report on the Global Pound Conference series, which brought together over 4000 stakeholders at 28 conferences worldwide, our analysis of …

HKIAC 2017 CASE STATISTICS

The HKIAC has recently published its case statistics for 2017, showing a continued healthy demand for its services. The HKIAC saw a 15.7% increase in its …

Inside Arbitration: Issue #5 of the publication from Herbert Smith Freehills’ Global Arbitration Practice

We are delighted to share with you the latest issue of the publication from the Herbert Smith Freehills Global Arbitration Practice, Inside Arbitration. …

GAR Guide to Construction Arbitration now available to download, including chapter on "Construction Arbitration and Turnkey Projects" by HSF's James Doe, David Nitek and Michael Mendelblat

London-based Construction & Infrastructure Disputes partners James Doe and David Nitek, along with Professional Support Lawyer Michael Mendelblat, …