Arbitration Notes

Appellate Australian court finds no jurisdiction to enforce investor-state award under the New York Convention

LCIA publishes its casework report for 2023 – an increase in cases with consolidation and early determination becoming more popular

The LCIA has recently published its Casework Report for 2023, providing valuable insights into the organisation's caseload and emerging trends. The …

To bar or not to bar – the Indian Supreme Court on limitation and applications for appointment of arbitrators

In a significant decision in Arif Azim Co. Ltd. v. Aptech Ltd. 2024 INSC 155, the Supreme Court of India (Court) has clarified the applicability of the …

Inside Arbitration Issue 17: Perspectives on cross-border disputes

We are delighted to share with you Issue 17 of Inside Arbitration from Herbert Smith Freehills’ Global Arbitration Practice. In this issue, we delve into …

Cross post: Anti-suit injunctions: High court considers proper approach where facts relevant to jurisdiction disputed

In a recent post on our HSF Litigation notes blog, HSF Partners Andrew Cannon and Sarah McNally and Professional Support Consultant Maura McIntosh …

9th ANNUAL EFILA CONFERENCE ON 25 APRIL 2024 IN FRANKFURT: NEW FRONTIERS IN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT ARBITRATION

We are pleased to share with you the details of the upcoming Conference of the European Federation for Investment Law and Arbitration (EFILA), taking …

Cross-Post: ISDS policy trend round up for 2023

What are the trends in investor state dispute resolution at a macro level that have developed over 2023? We have put together a round-up which has been …

ENGLISH COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION IN 2023: A ROUND-UP

What are the most important English commercial arbitration developments of 2023? We have put together a round-up below. You can also check out our …

CROSS POST: STATE IMMUNITY PREVAILS: UK COURT OF APPEAL DENIES ANTI-SUIT INJUNCTION AGAINST VENEZUELA

In a significant ruling in the case of UK P&I Club & Anor v Republica Bolivariana de Venezuela [2023] EWCA Civ 1497, the UK Court of Appeal has …

INDIAN SUPREME COURT REVERSES RECENT JUDGMENT AND HOLDS THAT (ALLEGEDLY) UNSTAMPED OR INADEQUATELY STAMPED ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS CANNOT HOLD UP APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATORS OR PREVENT PARTIES FROM BEING REFERRED TO ARBITRATION

In a welcome decision for commercial parties, the Supreme Court has overruled its own controversial decision from earlier in 2023. The Court held that …

CONTRACTUAL DISPUTES AND CLIMATE CHANGE EXAMINED IN NEW BLOG SERIES

INDIAN SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES APPLICABILITY OF THE 'GROUP OF COMPANIES' DOCTRINE IN COX AND KINGS LTD. V. SAP INDIA PRIVATE LTD.