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Musings on the 2015 QMUL International Arbitration Survey: are clients and counsel aligned in their views of arbitration?
The 2015 Queen Mary University of London International Arbitration Survey has just been released. Sponsored by White & Case and PwC on an alternating …
Hong Kong court confirms principles of enforcement
In KB v S (HCCT 13/2015), Mimmie Chan J of the Hong Kong Court of First Instance dismissed and struck out an application to set aside an order to …
Federal Court of Australia preserves the efficiency and integrity of the arbitration process
A recent decision by the Federal Court of Australia has highlighted the diligence of Courts to ensure non-interference with the arbitral process. The …
TPP deal reached: investment arbitration survives
After a lengthy final period of negotiation in Atlanta, it has been announced that the TPP, the world's largest mega-regional trade and investment deal, …
The Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements: a reciprocal enforcement regime to rival the New York Convention 1958?
The Hague Convention of 30 June 2005 on Choice of Court Agreements (the Convention) comes into force today, 1 October 2015. The intention of the …
Arbitration partner and LatAm specialist Christian Leathley moves from London to New York
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to announce that Christian Leathley, partner in the International Arbitration and Public International Law groups, has …
Enforcement of arbitral awards against Thailand: "From Walter Bau to Hopewell: pathways to Bangkok Don Muang Airport"
Herbert Smith Freehills Senior Associate Vanina Sucharitkul has published an article entitled "From Walter Bau to Hopewell: pathways to Bangkok Don Muang …
European Commission publishes draft investment chapter for the TTIP, including investment protection provisions and the establishment of an International Investment Court
On 16 September the European Commission published detailed draft proposals for the investment chapter in the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment …
English court adjourns enforcement of ECT award whilst annulment proceedings are pending in Sweden
The potential to enforce an award which is being challenged, or has been annulled, in the courts of the seat is a question which often interests users of …
Herbert Smith Freehills hosts Panel Discussion and Seminar on "The State of State Immunity" in conjunction with the British Branch of the International Law Association
Herbert Smith Freehills, in conjunction with the British Branch of the International Law Association, is hosting a Seminar entitled "The State of State …
'Which came first, the chicken or the egg?': Singapore High Court upholds competence-competence where existence of arbitration agreement in dispute
In its recent decision in Malini Ventura v Knight Capital Pte Ltd & others [2015] SGHC 225, the Singapore High Court has dismissed an application …
Forthcoming events and new edition of "National Arbitration Laws", ed. Mistelis and Shore
The autumn conference schedule in London offers a number of interesting opportunities to explore arbitration-related topics. Please find below the …
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Partner, Global Co-Head of International Arbitration and of Public International Law, London
Christian Leathley
Partner, Co-Head of the Latin America Group, Co-Head of the Public International Law Group, US Head of International Arbitration, London