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QUEENSLAND COURT OF APPEAL UPHOLDS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT IN ESCALATION CLAUSE
Australian Court clarifies approach to scope and arbitrability of ambiguous arbitration agreements
The Federal Court of Australia recognises and enforces ICSID award
The Australian judiciary has again proven that Australia is a pro-arbitration destination, by recognising and enforcing an award and decision …
Australian Court sets aside an international arbitration award and removes an arbitrator
The respondents in an international commercial arbitration were successful in the Federal Court in Australia in setting aside parts of two partial awards …
Australia is the first state in the Asia-Pacific region to sign the Mauritius Convention
On 18 July 2017, Australia became the first state in the Asia-Pacific region to sign the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based …
Launch of landmark global conference series on the future of dispute resolution
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to announce the launch of The Global Pound Conference (GPC) Series 2016-17. The aim of this ambitious …
Herbert Smith Freehills hosts seminar with Chief Justice Wayne Martin AC QC on whether Perth can become a hub for energy and resources arbitration
On 5 February 2015, Herbert Smith Freehills’ Perth office hosted a seminar that examined the potential for Perth to build on its reputation as a key …
English High Court: requirement to engage in time limited "friendly discussions" before arbitration is enforceable
In the 1 July 2014 decision in Emirates Trading Agency LLC v Prime Mineral Exports Private Limited [2014] EWHC 2104 (Comm), Teare J considered whether …
Australian court grants leave to enforce Chinese award against company in liquidation
On 19 April 2013, Justice Foster of the Federal Court of Australia handed down judgment in the case of Eopply New Energy Technology Co Ltd v EP Solar Pty …
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