Arbitration Notes
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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 …