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A tale of two BANIs – Uncertainties abound as latest court ruling questions legitimacy of Indonesia’s national arbitration centre
Overview Since its establishment in 1977, BANI (Badan Arbitrase Nasional Indonesia) has been the most active arbitral institution in Indonesia. With …
Astro/First Media: Leave to appeal granted in Hong Kong enforcement proceedings
In the long-running Astro v First Media dispute, the Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong (CFA) has granted First Media leave to appeal against the Court …
PRC Court refuses to enforce an SIAC award made under Expedited Procedure
The Shanghai No.1 Intermediate Court (the Shanghai Court) recently refused to enforce a SIAC award under Article V(1)(d) of the New York Convention, …
India related commercial contracts: dispute resolution and governing law clauses
Herbert Smith Freehills has published a new edition of its well-regarded Guide on dispute resolution and governing law clauses in India-related …
Taiwan's CAA adopts new international arbitration rule
Taiwan's Chinese Arbitration Association ("CAA") has adopted new arbitration rules for arbitrations seated outside Taiwan. The Chinese Arbitration …
SIAC opens Representative Office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-city (GIFT) India
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has opened its second representative office in India in the International Financial Services Centre …
MCIA recognised by the Supreme Court of India as an appointing institution
As previously reported here and here, the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA) was launched in October 2016, to promote institutional …
EU - Japan Economic Partnership Agreement announced
On 6 July 2017 the EU and Japan announced an agreement in principle on their Economic Partnership Agreement ("EPA"). The scale of this agreement is …
Apology legislation passed in Hong Kong - what does it mean for you
On 13 July, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed a law (the Apology Law) intended to facilitate the resolution of civil disputes in the territory. The …
China-related investment arbitrations: three recent developments
The last two months have delivered three notable developments in China-related investment arbitrations. In addition to the third known claim to be …
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 …
HONG KONG HIGH COURT APPOINTS RECEIVERS AS INTERIM MEASURE IN SUPPORT OF ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS IN MAINLAND CHINA
A recent judgment from the Hong Kong High Court (Chen Hongqing v Mi Jingtian) illustrates the manner in which parties may seek interim relief in Hong …
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