Arbitration Notes

SECTION 1782 UPDATE: U.S. DISCOVERY IN AID OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATIONS

MERCOSUR AND THE EUROPEAN UNION AGREE HISTORIC AND AMBITIOUS TRADE AGREEMENT

US District Court in New York reviews AAA Appellate arbitral panel decision with the same deference as arbitral awards under the FAA

Inside Arbitration: Issue #7 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. …

U.S. Supreme Court's First Opinion of 2019: Kavanaugh Favours Arbitrators' Power to Decide Arbitrability

The U.S. Supreme Court's first opinion of 2019, written by recently appointed Justice Brett Kavanaugh, confirms the long-standing support of the Court …

English Court refuses to grant an injunction against the enforcement of a s1782 US Evidence Order

In a decision dated 24 August 2018, the English Commercial Court (the “Court“) dismissed Dreymoor Fertilisers Overseas PTE Ltd's (“Dreymoor“) application …

International Arbitration Community Welcomes Argentina and Uruguay's New International Commercial Arbitration Acts

On July 3, 2018, Uruguay passed its International Commercial Arbitration Act after its upper house, the Chamber of Senators, signed off the draft in …

Herbert Smith Freehills appoints Christian Leathley US Head of International Arbitration

Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed Christian Leathley to the role of US Head of International Arbitration in New York. …

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. …

Herbert Smith Freehills expands New York offering with top disputes hire

Herbert Smith Freehills has further strengthened its New York offering with the hire of Partner Peter Behmke, a leading litigator in the market. Peter …

Event: Investing in Latin America: How best to protect your investments, Thursday 8 March 2018

Herbert Smith Freehills and the ICC warmly invite you to attend ‘Investing in Latin America: How best to protect your investments?' Date …

Bear Creek Mining Corp. v. Peru: the potential impact on damages of an investor's contributory action and failure to obtain a social license

In an award dated 30 November 2017 (the "Award"), an ICSID Tribunal ordered Peru to pay around US$30.4million to Canadian company Bear Creek Mining (the …