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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 …
Has the pendulum swung back in favour of the DIFC courts? Two new decisions of the Judicial Tribunal
We recently reported on three decisions of the Judicial Tribunal (please click here) following our commentary on the Judicial Tribunal's controversial …
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 …
US Court blocks enforcement of award due to effect of the terms of arbitration agreement
In Diag Human S.E. v Czech Republic Ministry of Health, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (the Court) has dismissed an …
New KLRCA Rules 2017 – a step towards more efficient arbitrations in South East Asia
On 1 June 2017, the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (the "KLRCA") published its updated arbitration rules (the "KLRCA Rules 2017"). The …
New Arbitration Law in Qatar
Introduction The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, issued Law No 2 of 2017 on 16 February 2017 (the "New Arbitration Law"). The New …
The Race Towards Predictability: Does It Threaten The Effectiveness Of Modern Arbitration?
Mathias Wittinghofer, a partner in the Frankfurt office of Herbert Smith Freehills has published an article on predictability in international …
ACICA announces panel of tribunal secretaries, publishes guideline on the use of tribunal secretaries
On 1 January 2017, the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) announced the launch of a panel of tribunal secretaries …
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