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SIAC reports on arbitration rules review progress and announces new investment arbitration rules
As previously reported (see our previous blog posts here), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) is undertaking a review of its …
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 …
Herbert Smith Freehills boost arbitration practice with openings in South Africa and Dusseldorf
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to announce that it will be adding to its global practice with the opening of offices in Johannesburg and Dusseldorf …
Article on Proposed Guidelines for the Disclosure of Third-Party Funding Arrangements in International Arbitration
Herbert Smith Freehills Visiting Attorney Elizabeth Chan has published an article titled "Proposed Guidelines for the Disclosure of Third-Party Funding …
The Young International Arbitration Practitioners of New York has launched!
In September 2015, young arbitration specialists based in New York City gathered for the inaugural meeting of the Young International Arbitration …
Launch of landmark global conference series on the future of dispute resolution
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to announce the launch of The Global Pound Conference (GPC) Series 2016-17. The aim of this ambitious …
Hong Kong Law Reform Commission releases consultation paper on Third Party Funding in arbitration
The Hong Kong Law Reform Commission has today published a Consultation Paper recommending that third party funding should be permitted for arbitrations …
Arbitration partner and LatAm specialist Christian Leathley moves from London to New York
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to announce that Christian Leathley, partner in the International Arbitration and Public International Law groups, has …
SIAC announces review of the SIAC Arbitration Rules
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has this week announced that it is formally commencing the process of reviewing the SIAC …
International arbitration internship (Hong Kong): applications now open
Herbert Smith Freehills is now accepting applications for short-term internships with the firm’s international arbitration group in Hong Kong. Two paid …
Herbert Smith Freehills arbitration lawyer reappointed to ICC International Court of Arbitration
The World Council of the Internal Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has reappointed Herbert Smith Freehills' Vanina Sucharitkul to the International Court of …
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 …
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