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HONG KONG COURT "RELUCTANTLY" ISSUES TEMPORARY STAY OF ENFORCEMENT
In Baosteel Engineering & Technology Group Co. Ltd. v. China Zenith Chemical Group Ltd. [HCCT 7/2018], the Hong Kong Court of First Instance granted …
Progress towards a Multilateral Investment Court? EU-momentum building and divisions in UNCITRAL Working Group III
In the past few years, discontent about Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS, a recognised shorthand for ad hoc arbitration of investor-state …
Indian Courts settle key issues relating to enforcement of awards
In five recent judgments, the Indian courts have offered important guidance on the enforcement of both domestic and international awards in India. This …
2018 International Arbitration Survey - Enforcement of Arbitration Awards in the ASEAN region
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards 1958, the "New York Convention". …
English Court of Appeal reinstates the appointment of an arbitrator on the basis that he qualifies for appointment under the arbitration clause
In Allianz Insurance and Sirius International Insurance Corporation v Tonicstar Limited [2018] EWCA Civ 434, the English Court of Appeal has reversed the …
The English court sets aside a Tribunal's findings of lack of jurisdiction under a BIT
In a decision dated 2 March 2018 (the "Decision"), the English High Court has set aside parts of an award on jurisdiction (the "Award") from a …
Justin D'Agostino to lead ICC Court's new Belt and Road Commission
Justin D'Agostino, Herbert Smith Freehills' Global Head of Disputes, has been appointed chair of a new ICC Court commission to develop the ICC's approach …
Hong Kong court considers nature and arbitrability of lawyer-client fee disputes
In a decision dated 10 January 2018, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (Court) stayed its proceedings in favour of arbitration under an arbitration …
OHADA ARBITRATION REFORM – PUBLICATION OF THE NEW UNIFORM ACT ON ARBITRATION AND THE REVISED CCJA ARBITRATION RULES
Almost 18 years after the Uniform Act on OHADA arbitration law was adopted and the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration created (the CCJA), the OHADA …
Fiji’s International Arbitration Act 2017
On 15 September 2017,Fiji passed the International Arbitration Act 2017 (the Act). The Act, which is based on the United Nations Commission on …
China proposes dedicated "Belt and Road" court
Supreme People's Court Monitor has published a highly informative article on proposals by the SPC relating to China's"Belt and Road" initiative. These …
Herbert Smith Freehills’ Global Arbitration Practice promotes Dana Kim and Martin Wallace
Herbert Smith Freehills is delighted to announce the promotion of Dana Kim (Seoul) to Of Counsel and Martin Wallace (Hong Kong) to Senior Consultant. …
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