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The European Court of Justice renders its opinion on the EU-Singapore free trade agreement: investment chapter is not within EU's exclusive competence
On 16 May, 2017 the European Court of Justice (the Court) rendered its Opinion on the competence of the European Union to conclude the Free Trade …
Herbert Smith Freehills’ Global Arbitration Practice promotes Dana Kim and Martin Wallace
Herbert Smith Freehills is delighted to announce the promotion of Dana Kim (Seoul) to Of Counsel and Martin Wallace (Hong Kong) to Senior Consultant. …
ICSID announces sixteen topics for consideration in its review of the ICSID Arbitration Rules
Following invitations to ICSID member States and the public to submit topics for potential review, ICSID has published a paper on the Rules Amendment …
Singapore Court of Appeal confirms the validity of "unilateral option to arbitrate" clauses
In the recent decision of Wilson Taylor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd v Dyna-Jet Pte Ltd [2017] SGCA 32, the Singapore Court of Appeal confirmed that the …
Paris Bar Council indicates support for third-party funding
In a resolution adopted on 21 February 2017, the Paris Bar Council (Conseil de l'Ordre) indicated its support for third-party funding. The resolution …
New HSF Global Construction & Infrastructure Disputes publication is launched
We are delighted to share with you the inaugural issue of the new publication from the Herbert Smith Freehills Global Construction and …
English court endorses typical use of tribunal secretary in LCIA arbitration
The English Court has rejected an arbitrator challenge under s24 of the English Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act) on the basis of alleged "over-delegation" …
Ecuador's legislative branch approves termination of 12 Bilateral Investment Treaties
On 3 May 2017, Ecuador's Legislature approved the termination of 12 bilateral investment treaties ("BITs") entered into with China, Chile, Venezuela, the …
Anticipated arbitration reforms in Australia
The Australian International Arbitration Act 1974 (Cth) (Act) applies to all international arbitration proceedings in Australia. The Civil Law and …
LCIA Facts and Figures for 2016: another strong caseload
The LCIA has recently released its Facts and Figures for 2016. This report (Facts and Figures - 2016 A Robust Caseload.pdf), which is produced annually, …
Hong Kong Court Stays Proceedings to Arbitration
Overview In Polytec Overseas Ltd and another v. Grand Dragon International Holdings Co Ltd and others [2017] HKCFI 604, the Hong Kong Court of First …
All Australian States and Territories are now Model Law jurisdictions
By introducing the new Commercial Arbitration Act 2017 (ACT), the Australian Capital Territory is the last Australian State to adopt the United Nations …
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