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SIAC issues proposal for consolidation of arbitral proceedings between institutions
On 19 December 2017, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) released a proposal on cross-institution cooperation and consolidation of …
Facilitating the Belt and Road: CIETAC launches investment arbitration rules
On 1 October 2017, the International Investment Arbitration Rules of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC Investment …
The LCIA updates its guidance on the use of Tribunal Secretaries
The role of tribunal secretaries in arbitration is an important subject which generates a range of different views, often expressed in strong …
ICC publishes note on early dismissal of manifestly unmeritorious claims or defences
On 30 October 2017, the International Chamber of Commerce ("ICC") published guidance designed to provide greater clarity on the scope for "immediate …
New KLRCA Rules 2017 – a step towards more efficient arbitrations in South East Asia
On 1 June 2017, the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (the "KLRCA") published its updated arbitration rules (the "KLRCA Rules 2017"). The …
ICSID announces sixteen topics for consideration in its review of the ICSID Arbitration Rules
Following invitations to ICSID member States and the public to submit topics for potential review, ICSID has published a paper on the Rules Amendment …
New Arbitration Law in Qatar
Introduction The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, issued Law No 2 of 2017 on 16 February 2017 (the "New Arbitration Law"). The New …
The Race Towards Predictability: Does It Threaten The Effectiveness Of Modern Arbitration?
Mathias Wittinghofer, a partner in the Frankfurt office of Herbert Smith Freehills has published an article on predictability in international …
Revised ICC Rules now in force
The revised ICC Rules came into force yesterday, 1 March 2017. The ICC has not introduced substantive changes to the main body of the Rules, but …
New TAI Rules 2017 – welcome changes for the Thai arbitration institute
On 30 December 2016, the Thai Arbitration Institute (the "TAI") published updated arbitration rules (the "TAI Rules 2017"). The rules came into force on …
DIS adopts model clause to be used with ISDA Master Agreement
Effective January 2017, the German Institution of Arbitration (Deutsche Institution für Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit, "DIS") has adopted a new model clause to …
China extends access to offshore arbitration
On 30 December 2016, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) issued a notice aimed at strengthening judicial support for the development of pilot free trade …
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