Arbitration Notes
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Hong Kong court upholds deemed service of notice of arbitration and rejects enforcement challenge

Hong Kong court upholds jurisdiction challenge due to incompatible arbitration agreements
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has set aside a jurisdictional award in an HKIAC arbitration under multiple contracts because the arbitration …
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 …
Appointment of arbitrators: English Court grapples conflicting case law and clarifies relevant principles when asked to assist with appointments
In its decision in Silver Dry Bulk Company Limited v Homer Hulbert Maritime Company Limited [2017] EWHC 44 (Comm) the English Court has considered and …
Law Commission of India proposes wide-ranging changes to the country's arbitration regime
The Law Commission of India has proposed major amendments to the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 (the "Arbitration Act") in order to remedy a …
Recent Developments in India-related international arbitration
Herbert Smith Freehills has issued the latest edition of its Indian international arbitration e-bulletin. This issue considers some significant decisions …
WIPO spring cleans its Arbitration Rules
In the growing world of new technology, intellectual property (IP) rights are a businesses' most precious asset. The expansion into emerging markets can …
The ICDR amends its Mediation and Arbitration Rules: tackling some familiar issues and providing some novel solutions
The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (the ICDR), the international division of the American Arbitration Association has released a new version …
Indian Supreme Court upholds 'unworkable' arbitration clause while ensuring that supervisory jurisdiction over the arbitration only lies with the Indian Courts
Adding to the welcome suite of recent pro-arbitration decisions from the Indian judiciary, the Indian Supreme Court in Enercon (India) Ltd and Ors v …