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ICC modifies standard arbitration clause to make explicit reference to the ICC International Court of Arbitration
As discussed in our recent blog post, the Moscow Arbitrazh Court and appeal courts recently found that a reference to the arbitration rules of an …
Derivatives Disputes: ISDA revises Arbitration Guide, expanding the model arbitration clauses
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has revised its Guide to Arbitration (the Guide). First published in 2013, after …
KCAB Releases Draft Protocol on Video Conferencing
At the 7th Asia Pacific ADR Conference in Seoul earlier this month, the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) unveiled its Draft Seoul Protocol on …
New HKIAC Rules enter into force on 1 November 2018
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) Council has approved updated Administered Arbitration Rules (2018 Rules). The 2018 Rules are the …
First Emergency Arbitration Procedure in China
The Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC) recently administered the first emergency arbitration proceeding in mainland China. Wei Sun was the emergency …
Paula Hodges QC, Head of Herbert Smith Freehills' Global Arbitration Practice, has been appointed President of the LCIA Court
Head of Herbert Smith Freehills' Global Arbitration Practice, Paula Hodges QC has been appointed President of the London Court of International …
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 consider various court …
Delhi High Court agrees to enforce CIETAC arbitral award against Indian company despite CIETAC split
In its decision of 4 July 2018, the Delhi High Court ("Court") has agreed to enforce a China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission …
LCIA-MIAC Joint Venture Agreement Terminated
The London Court of International Arbitration (the LCIA) and the Government of Mauritius have announced the termination of their joint venture which …
HKIAC 2017 CASE STATISTICS
The HKIAC has recently published its case statistics for 2017, showing a continued healthy demand for its services. The HKIAC saw a 15.7% increase in its …
LCIA 2017 Casework Report
The LCIA has recently released its Casework Report for 2017. This report provides an overview of and insights into the LCIA's caseload. It includes …
HKIAC signs cooperation agreement with Russia's IMA
On 6 March 2018, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and the Institute of Modern Arbitration of the Russian Federation (IMA) signed a …
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