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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 review a number …
Fifth edition of our Legal Guide on Dispute Resolution and Governing Law Clauses in India-related Commercial Contracts
Herbert Smith Freehills has published a new edition of its well-regarded guide on dispute resolution and governing law clauses in India-related …
The changing landscape of Investment Treaty arbitration – Herbert Smith Freehills comments on recent developments and the future of investment arbitration
As the US Senate is poised to pass legislation granting President Obama the trade promotion authority which will facilitate the passing of the …
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 …
When the East meets the Far East: the Impact of Russian Sanctions on Commercial Arbitration in Asia
Over the course of the last year, sanctions imposed on Russia in response to its intervention in Ukraine have been expanded to include restrictions on …
Two new arbitration partners for Herbert Smith Freehills in Tokyo
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher Hunt and Elaine Wong to the partnership, with effect from 1 May …
Head of India Arbitration Practice, Nick Peacock, comments on India's draft Model BIT 2015 for CNBC TV18's "The Firm"
As reported in our recent blog post here, India has recently released a draft “Model Text for the Indian Bilateral Investment Treaty” (“Model …
ICC YAF identifies the application of psychology as a novel approach in international arbitration
A paper addressing the application of psychology to international arbitration, submitted by Herbert Smith Freehills Senior Associate Ula …
Company vs Country: BBC documentary on investor-state dispute settlement on BBC Radio 4 tonight
After decades of governments concluding international investment agreements, reservations concerning free trade agreements (such as the TTIP, between the …
Arbitration in the Middle East – expectations and challenges for the future
Craig Shepherd and Mike McClure from the HSF office in Dubai have co-edited a TDM (Transnational Dispute Management) Special entitled “Arbitration in the …
Herbert Smith Freehills launches guide on the use of mediation with arbitration within its series of ADR Practical Guides
We are pleased to launch the sixth guide in our series of ADR Practical Guides, designed to provide clients with essential practical guidance on …
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