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Has the pendulum swung back in favour of the DIFC courts? Two new decisions of the Judicial Tribunal
We recently reported on three decisions of the Judicial Tribunal (please click here) following our commentary on the Judicial Tribunal's controversial …
English High Court removes arbitrator on the basis that he did not possess necessary qualifications
In Tonicstar Limited v Allianz Insurance and Sirius International Insurance Corporation [2017] EWHC 2753, the English High Court considered an …
The LCIA updates its guidance on the use of Tribunal Secretaries
The role of tribunal secretaries in arbitration is an important subject which generates a range of different views, often expressed in strong …
ICC publishes note on early dismissal of manifestly unmeritorious claims or defences
On 30 October 2017, the International Chamber of Commerce ("ICC") published guidance designed to provide greater clarity on the scope for "immediate …
ICC and KLRCA sign MoU to promote dispute resolution in Asia
On 1 November 2017, the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) and the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of …
SIAC signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute of Modern Arbitration of the Russian Federation
The last two years have seen considerable development of Russian arbitration law and practice, with changes to Russian arbitration law intended to …
Singapore High Court dismisses stay applications on basis of repudiatory breach of med-arb agreements
In Heartronics Corporation v EPI Life Pte Ltd and Others [2017] SGHCR 17, the Singapore High Court considered applications to stay proceedings pursuant …
English Court rejects claim that notice of arbitration given in a foreign language is not proper notice
In a dispute between an English company and a Russian company, the English High Court (the Court) refused to set aside an order enforcing a Russian …
Event - The future of investment arbitration: have we reached a high water mark?
Herbert Smith Freehills and BIICL Investment Treaty Forum warmly invite you to attend ‘The Future of Investment Arbitration: Have We Reached a High Water …
Indian Supreme Court upholds English High Court's decision on parties' choice of London seat
The Indian Supreme Court's judgment in Roger Shashoua v Mukesh Sharma sheds further light on the court's approach to interpreting arbitration agreements, …
The Federal Court of Australia recognises and enforces ICSID award
The Australian judiciary has again proven that Australia is a pro-arbitration destination, by recognising and enforcing an award and decision …
US Court blocks enforcement of award due to effect of the terms of arbitration agreement
In Diag Human S.E. v Czech Republic Ministry of Health, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (the Court) has dismissed an …
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