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HKIAC signs cooperation agreement with Russia's IMA
On 6 March 2018, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and the Institute of Modern Arbitration of the Russian Federation (IMA) signed a …
English Court of Appeal reinstates the appointment of an arbitrator on the basis that he qualifies for appointment under the arbitration clause
In Allianz Insurance and Sirius International Insurance Corporation v Tonicstar Limited [2018] EWCA Civ 434, the English Court of Appeal has reversed the …
2017 ICC Dispute Resolution Statistics show steady growth
The ICC has recently published its preliminary 2017 statistics, showing a slightly lower case load than the record-breaking 2016, but still indicating a …
The English court sets aside a Tribunal's findings of lack of jurisdiction under a BIT
In a decision dated 2 March 2018 (the "Decision"), the English High Court has set aside parts of an award on jurisdiction (the "Award") from a …
India announces further amendments to the Arbitration Act to strengthen institutions and clarify previous reforms
According to this press release, on 7 March 2018, the Indian Cabinet approved a draft Bill to amend the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 …
Security for costs granted by English Court in investment treaty award challenge in which claimants are receiving third-party funding
In its recent judgment in Progas Energy Limited and ors v Pakistan [2018], the English High Court (the Court) granted Pakistan's request for security for …
Justin D'Agostino to lead ICC Court's new Belt and Road Commission
Justin D'Agostino, Herbert Smith Freehills' Global Head of Disputes, has been appointed chair of a new ICC Court commission to develop the ICC's approach …
State-to-State dispute settlement under the EU's draft Withdrawal Agreement: CJEU jurisdiction not arbitration
We have known for some time now that the UK and EU have very different views regarding the state-to-state dispute resolution mechanism to be contained in …
Recent Developments in India-Related International Arbitration
Herbert Smith Freehills has issued the latest edition of its Indian international arbitration e-bulletin. In this issue we consider various Indian court …
HONG KONG COURT REFUSES LEAVE TO APPEAL AN ARBITRAL AWARD IN "DOMESTIC" ARBITRATION
In A and Others v Housing Authority (HCCT 54/2017), the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (Court) reiterated the high threshold for leave to appeal an …
The DIS Rules of Arbitration of 2018
The new arbitration rules of the German Institution of Arbitration (Deutsche Institution für Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit - “DIS”) will enter into force on …
Inside Arbitration: Issue #5 of the publication from Herbert Smith Freehills’ Global Arbitration Practice
We are delighted to share with you the latest issue of the publication from the Herbert Smith Freehills Global Arbitration Practice, Inside Arbitration. …
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