Arbitration Notes

Balancing party autonomy and equal treatment of parties: Indian Supreme Court's decision on unilateral arbitrator appointments

A recent Indian Supreme Court decision has effectively ended the unilateral appointments of arbitrators (by only one of the parties) in India

India-UAE BIT 2024: A Measured Approach

The India-UAE BIT came into force earlier this year, signaling both countries' continued commitment to investment protection

7th Edition of the SIAC Rules published and to take effect in 2025

The SIAC Rules 2025 introduce improvements intended to enhance the fairness and efficiency of proceedings and enforceability of an arbitral award

English Commercial Court finds that arbitration agreements do not extend to claims against third parties

A recent decision by the English Commercial Court confirms that the availability of an ASI in the context of third parties depends on the construction of …

Embracing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in International Arbitration: The LCIA’s New Guidelines

The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has introduced comprehensive Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Guidelines aimed at fostering …

2024 SOAS Arbitration Survey reveals opportunities for greater gender balance and a positive future for arbitration in Africa

SOAS's recently published Arbitration in Africa Survey Report provides a comprehensive analysis of arbitration practices across Africa, including issues …

English Court Reserves Costs of an ASI Application for Arbitral Tribunal to Facilitate Enforcement

The English Court has granted an order to reserve costs to an arbitral tribunal on the basis that an arbitral award could be enforced with greater ease …

English Court confirms strict approach to contractual interpretation of time limits in light of the Arbitration Act

The English Commercial Court has dismissed an appeal under s69 of the Arbitration Act because the bespoke clause provided that the time limit to appeal …

English Court grants interim injunction notwithstanding jurisdictional challenge

Despite an ongoing jurisdictional challenge to stay court proceedings, the English High Court recently granted an interim injunction on the basis that …

The Rt Hon Lord Sales Delivers the 45th Annual FA Mann Lecture in London

The 45th Annual FA Mann Lecture was delivered by the Rt Hon Lord Sales and chaired by Professor Endicott and explored the theme of ‘Purpose in Law and in …

Arbitration and Sanctions in O v C: A Balancing Act

The English High Court recently considered whether to order a party to make a payment into court in support of an ongoing arbitration despite the risk of …

Upcoming Symposium: The Winds of Change: ICSID in the Geopolitical Arena