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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 …
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 …
SIAC signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute of Modern Arbitration of the Russian Federation
The last two years have seen considerable development of Russian arbitration law and practice, with changes to Russian arbitration law intended to …
2016 ICC Dispute Resolution Statistics: Record Year for the ICC
The ICC has recently published its full statistical report: the 2016 ICC Dispute Resolution Statistics. This Report demonstrates yet another impressive …
ICC to open representative office in Abu Dhabi
The ICC has announced that it will be opening a representative office in the United Arab Emirates to service the Middle East and North Africa …
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 …
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 …
LCIA Facts and Figures for 2016: another strong caseload
The LCIA has recently released its Facts and Figures for 2016. This report (Facts and Figures - 2016 A Robust Caseload.pdf), which is produced annually, …
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 …
SIAC Investment Arbitration Rules
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has announced the release of its Investment Arbitration Rules (the Rules), which came into force on …
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