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Recent Developments in India-related international arbitration
Herbert Smith Freehills has issued its latest Indian International Arbitration e-bulletin. The e-bulletin considers the decision of the Supreme Court of …
Supreme Court of India delivers landmark arbitration decision in Bharat Aluminium, overruling Bhatia International
As reported in our blog posting on 6 September 2012, the controversial decision of the Indian Supreme Court in Bhatia International v Bulk Trading SA [1] …
Supreme Court of India delivers landmark arbitration decision in Bharat Aluminium, overruling Bhatia International
Supreme Court of India delivers landmark arbitration decision in Bharat Aluminium, overruling Bhatia International The controversial decision of the …
CIETAC Split: the latest developments and how to proceed
CIETAC Beijing announced on 1 August that it had suspended the authorisation of its Shanghai and South China (Shenzhen) sub-commissions to accept and …
CIETAC declares CIETAC Shanghai and Shenzhen no longer CIETAC Beijing sub-commissions
After three months, and significant speculation, CIETAC Beijing has made an official announcement addressing the decision by its Shanghai and South China …
Herbert Smith's Bangkok office wins judgment for one of the world's largest water companies for the enforcement of arbitral award
This June, the Administrative Court in Thailand ruled in favour of a Joint Venture (the JV) created by one of the world's largest water companies and its …
Privy Council rules on the liability of State-owned corporations for debts of the State
On 17 July 2012, the Privy Council gave judgment in a case brought by FG Hemisphere, a Delaware corporation, against La Générale des Carrières et des …
A rock or an island? The significance of Okinotorishima and its status under the international law of the sea
Okinotorishima is an atoll in the Philippine Sea. Most of it reportedly lies below sea level even at low tide, with only two small areas appearing above …
Trilateral Investment Agreement signed by China, Japan and South Korea
On 13 May 2012, China, Japan and South Korea signed the Agreement among the Government of Japan, the Government of the Republic of Korea and the …
Herbert Smith releases updated guide on dispute resolution and governing law clauses in India-related commercial contracts
Herbert Smith has released an updated version of its guide to dispute resolution and governing law clauses in India-related commercial contracts, to take …
Upcoming Webinar: Investment protection in China and India - an update on best practice and developments
On Thursday 3 May 2012 at 12.45pm (UK time) Herbert Smith will be delivering a webinar entitled 'Investment protection in China and India - an update on …
The new CIETAC Arbitration Rules: a move towards internationalisation?
The China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission ("CIETAC") has recently published its revised Arbitration Rules, which come into force …
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