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PRC signs the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements: a step forward in the resolution of cross-border litigation
On 12 September 2017, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) signed the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements (Convention). The Convention, …
Astro/First Media: Leave to appeal granted in Hong Kong enforcement proceedings
In the long-running Astro v First Media dispute, the Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong (CFA) has granted First Media leave to appeal against the Court …
PRC Court refuses to enforce an SIAC award made under Expedited Procedure
The Shanghai No.1 Intermediate Court (the Shanghai Court) recently refused to enforce a SIAC award under Article V(1)(d) of the New York Convention, …
Recent developments in India-related international arbitration
Herbert Smith Freehills has issued the latest edition of its Indian international arbitration e-bulletin. In this issue we will consider Indian court …
Delhi High Court allows enforcement of arbitral awards despite foreign exchange regulations
Two recent judgments from the Delhi High Court affirm the court's pro-enforcement stance on foreign arbitral awards and offer welcome guidance on the …
Hong Kong court upholds execution against PRC State Owned Enterprise, rejecting claim of crown immunity
In TNB Fuel Services SDN BHD v. China National Coal Group Corporation HKCFI 1016, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance ("HKCFI") rejected a claim of …
Hong Kong Court rules on staying execution of arbitral enforcement order
Overview In Israel Sorin (IZZY) Shohat v Balram Chainrai [2017] HKEC 1118, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance considered that enforcement of arbitral …
Singapore Court of Appeal confirms the validity of "unilateral option to arbitrate" clauses
In the recent decision of Wilson Taylor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd v Dyna-Jet Pte Ltd [2017] SGCA 32, the Singapore Court of Appeal confirmed that the …
Hong Kong Court confirms pro-arbitration stance
In U v A [2017] HKEC 468, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance dismissed an application to set aside an Order for enforcement of an ICC award rendered …
Astro prevails again against First Media (Lippo) in Hong Kong
In the long running Astro/First Media (also known as Lippo) enforcement dispute, First Media has failed to obtain leave to appeal to the Court of Final …
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