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Malaysia: Disputes over terms of settlement underscore the importance of robustly drafted settlement agreements
As the spotlight shines on mediated settlements with the signing of the Singapore Convention on Mediation on 7 August 2019, it is timely to recall that …
46 countries sign the Singapore Convention on mediated settlements today
After extensive discussions between member states, the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, also …
Singapore International Mediation Centre signs MOU with China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission and Korean Commercial Arbitration Board
The Mane Forum was held today in Singapore on the eve of a historic moment - the signing of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement …
IS MIXED-MODE DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE ANSWER TO BELT AND ROAD DISPUTES?
A trend to combine dispute resolution processes, typically mediation and arbitration, is gaining traction internationally. In Asia, the Belt and Road …
HONG KONG’S FUNDING LAW NOW IN FORCE
Hong Kong’s long-awaited legislation permitting third parties to fund arbitrations and related proceedings takes effect today. As heralded in our earlier …
Singapore: Herbert Smith Freehills advises on third-party funded arbitrations and contributes to leading publication on litigation funding
Singapore introduced legislation in 2017 to allow third-party funding in international arbitration and associated proceedings including enforcement and …
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS CONTRIBUTES TO LEADING PUBLICATION ON LITIGATION FUNDING
Hong Kong has recently seen a flurry of legislative activity in relation to third-party funding. The long anticipated law allows third parties to fund …
Japan and Hong Kong agree arbitration and mediation cooperation
On 9 January 2019, Hong Kong’s Department of Justice and the Ministry of Justice of Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to “strengthen …
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