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ICC examines allocation of costs in international commercial arbitration
On 1 December, the Commission on Arbitration and ADR of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) issued a report intended to inform users of …
A new beginning for arbitration in mainland China: HKIAC opens in Shanghai
On 20 November 2015, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) announced the opening of a representative office in Shanghai. The HKIAC's …
Federal Court of Australia preserves the efficiency and integrity of the arbitration process
A recent decision by the Federal Court of Australia has highlighted the diligence of Courts to ensure non-interference with the arbitral process. The …
SPC clarifies jurisdiction issues arising from the CIETAC split
On 15 July 2015, the Supreme People's Court in China (the "SPC") issued a binding judicial interpretation on how lower courts are to handle various …
Gavin Margetson appointed Chair of ICC Thailand Commission on Arbitration
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to announce that Bangkok Partner Gavin Margetson has been appointed Chair of the ICC Thailand Commission on …
Head of Global Arbitration Practice Paula Hodges QC appointed Vice President of the LCIA Court
Herbert Smith Freehills' Global Arbitration Practice is delighted to announce that Paula Hodges QC has been appointed as Vice President of the Court of …
Hong Kong plays host this week to the inaugural ICCA-HKIAC Summit
The inaugural ICCA-HKIAC Summit will bring together thought leaders and visionaries from the dispute resolution industry and the field of international …
Beijing court backs SHIAC and SCIA
Since our last blog post on the Ni Laibao case (see here), in which Shanghai No.2 Intermediate Court ruled that Shanghai International Arbitration Centre …
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 …
Shanghai court ruling confirms SHIAC's jurisdiction over arbitrations referred to "CIETAC Shanghai Sub-commission"
On 4 January 2015, only three days after the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) announced the reorganisation of its …
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