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Recent Developments in India-related arbitration
Herbert Smith Freehills has issued its latest Indian International Arbitration e-bulletin. The e-bulletin considers some significant decisions of the …
ICJ hears submissions from East Timor and Australia on provisional measures in pending case relating to seizure of documents from office of Australian lawyer
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has heard submissions from Australia and East Timor on provisional measures sought by East Timor in proceedings …
Commercial Court provides guidance on "serious irregularity" and confirms arbitral tribunal has jurisdiction to determine contractual rights and obligations in light of criminal conduct
In the recent decision of Interprods Ltd v De La Rue International Ltd [2014] EWHC 68 (Comm), the English Commercial Court dismissed the challenges under …
Indian Supreme Court upholds ability of arbitrators to decide issues of fraud
In another pro-arbitration decision emanating from the Supreme Court of India in the case of World Sport Group (Mauritius) Ltd v MSM Satellite …
Getting The Deal Through – Investment Treaty Arbitration 2014 - United Arab Emirates Chapter
Herbert Smith Freehills' Mike McClure and Robert Stephen have contributed the United Arab Emirates chapter to the 2014 edition of Getting The Deal …
The Court of Appeal upholds dismissal of judicial review application relating to the alleged sharing of intelligence with the US for use in drone strikes
In the recent decision of R. (on the application of Noor Khan) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs [2014] EWCA Civ 24, the Court of …
Commercial Court reaffirms the importance of Sulamérica in determining the law of the arbitration agreement in circumstances where choice of seat was agreed without actual authority
In the recent decision of Habas Sinai Ve Tibbi Gazlar Istihsal Andustrisi AS and VSC Steel Company Ltd [2013] EWHC 4071 (Comm), the English Commercial …
Breach of fair and equitable treatment standard (ICSID)
In Ioan Micula and others v Romania (ICSID Case No. ARB/05/20), an ICSID tribunal considered whether Romania was in breach of the Sweden-Romania …
The Trans-Pacific Partnership: a New Year's resolution of special significance
Following a further round of negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (the TPP) held in Singapore at the start of December 2013, it is …
Upcoming Webinar: Global Arbitration Highlights of 2013
Wednesday 22nd January 2014, 12.30pm – 1.30pm UK time This webinar, chaired by partner, Matthew Weiniger,will focus on the global arbitration highlights …
Thailand, Towards an Arbitration-Friendlier Jurisdiction?
Over the past decade Thailand has faced criticism for its hostility toward arbitration, particularly in matters involving government agencies. In 2004, …
DIFC Arbitration Law amended to ensure compliance with the New York Convention
On 15 December 2013, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority enacted Law No.6 of 2013 (Arbitration Amendment Law) which amended the …
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