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Significant developments in international arbitration in Australia in 2014
This year there have been several important cases in the international arbitration space in Australia, as well as the introduction of new arbitral and …
New South Wales Supreme Court orders partial enforcement of foreign arbitral award where breach of natural justice found in relation to one claim
In William Hare UAE LLC v Aircraft Support Industries Pty Ltd [2014] NSWSC 1403, the plaintiff, a company incorporated in Abu Dhabi, sought enforcement …
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 …
What if Scotland leaves the UK? Implications for international arbitration and disputes arising from independence
As the referendum on Scotland’s future looms, Herbert Smith Freehills partners Matthew Weiniger QC and Andrew Cannon and arbitration practice manager …
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 …
The Impounded Boeing 737 – The Saga Continues
Following on from their previous article in Young Arbitration Review ("YAR"), "The Impounded Boeing 737", Herbert Smith Freehills associates Vanina …
Going South …. Singapore High Court diverges from English Court's position on governing law of the arbitration agreement
The recent decision of the Singapore High Court in FirstLink Investments Corp Ltd v. GT Payment Pte Ltd and others [2014] SGHCR 12 highlighted the …
Upcoming Webinar: India Insights: the challenge of India-related dispute resolution and the post-election Investment landscape
Monday 7 July 2014 9.30am BST It has been a time of change for the investment climate in India – driven in large part by recent and very significant …
Hong Kong court dismisses claim against HKIAC
In yet another example of robust judicial support for arbitration in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance has dismissed a claim brought …
Is your Arbitration Agreement Valid in the United Arab Emirates?
Herbert Smith Freehills’ Saloni Kantaria has published an article in issue 80.1. 2014 of the International Journal of Arbitration entitled “Is your …
Myanmar and the European Union to enter into an investment protection agreement
In furtherance of its commitment to foreign investment and international arbitration, Myanmar has recently been involved in negotiations with the …
Global Law and Business – Arbitration of M&A Transactions: A Practical Global Guide
Herbert Smith Freehills disputes experts have authored two regional chapters in the Global Law and Business Arbitration of M&A Transactions: A …
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