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Singapore High court confirms Singapore's approach to preserving the confidentiality of arbitrations
In a decision handed down this week, the Singapore High Court confirmed that the court has an inherent power to grant sealing orders barring public …
Hong Kong Court orders stay to arbitration pursuant to proper steps of escalation clause for dispute resolution
In William Lim and Another v. Hung Ka Hai Clement and Others [2016] HKCFI 1439; HCA 1282/2016 (24 August 2016), the Hong Kong Court of First Instance …
KATHRYN SANGER JOINS HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS AS ARBITRATION PARTNER
Leading practitioner Kathryn Sanger is joining Herbert Smith Freehills' top-rated international arbitration team as a partner, based in Hong Kong. She …
Taizhou Intermediate People’s Court Refuses Recognition and Enforcement of ICC Award on Basis of Public Policy
In Taizhou Haopu Investment Co., Ltd. v Wicor Holding AG, Taizhou Court, P. R. China, Case Docket Number: [2015] Tai Zhong Shang Zhong Shen Zi, …
Suitability of ad hoc admissions: Singapore Court admits English QC for arbitration appeal
Introduction The Singapore High Court has taken the rare step of allowing an English QC to appear before it in relation to an application to set aside an …
Hong Kong Court of First Instance extends indemnity costs principle to actions that delay enforcement of arbitral awards
In Peter Cheung & Co v. Perfect Direct Limited & Yu Guolin (HCMP 2493/2012) ("HCMP Action") and New Heaven Investments Limited & Rondo …
Angola becomes 157th Contracting State to the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
Angola has ratified the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards. Its ratification was endorsed …
International arbitration internship (Hong Kong): applications now open
Herbert Smith Freehills is accepting applications for short-term internships with the firm’s international arbitration group in Hong Kong. Three paid …
English court grants retroactive extension of time to enable arbitral process opportunity to "correct itself"
In a further example of the pro-arbitration exercise of pragmatism, in (1) Xstrata Coal Queensland Pty Ltd (2) Sumisho Coal Australia Pty Ltd (3) Itochu …
Inside Arbitration: Issue #2 of the publication from Herbert Smith Freehills' Global Arbitration Practice
We are delighted to share with you the latest issue of the publication from Herbert Smith Freehills' Global Arbitration Practice, Inside Arbitration. …
Dispute Resolution choices for Finance Parties: A practical look at recent developments affecting dispute resolution options
Thursday 14th July 2016, 12.45 - 1.45pm BST Finance parties are often inclined to revert to favoured dispute resolution choices in their transactions. …
Arbitral tribunal's refusal to strike out a claim could not be challenged under s68 or s69 of the Arbitration Act 1996
In a recent decision, the Mercantile Court dismissed two appeals under s68 (procedural irregularity) and s69 (error of law) of the Arbitration Act 1996 …
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