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English court upholds arbitrator's decision to award claimant the costs of third party funding
The English court has refused a challenge under s68(2)(b) of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act) and held that a sole arbitrator did not exceed his powers …
Hong Kong court dismisses set aside application after plaintiffs fail to establish a "conscious disregard" of the law
In American International Group and AIG Capital Corporation v. X Company [2016] HCCT 60/2015 (30 August 2016), the Hong Kong Court of First …
Singapore High court confirms Singapore's approach to preserving the confidentiality of arbitrations
In a decision handed down this week, the Singapore High Court confirmed that the court has an inherent power to grant sealing orders barring public …
Hong Kong Court orders stay to arbitration pursuant to proper steps of escalation clause for dispute resolution
In William Lim and Another v. Hung Ka Hai Clement and Others [2016] HKCFI 1439; HCA 1282/2016 (24 August 2016), the Hong Kong Court of First Instance …
English Court refuses to allow challenge to arbitral award to be discontinued
The English Court has recently held that a party will not be able to discontinue appeal proceedings challenging an arbitral award in circumstances where …
KATHRYN SANGER JOINS HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS AS ARBITRATION PARTNER
Leading practitioner Kathryn Sanger is joining Herbert Smith Freehills' top-rated international arbitration team as a partner, based in Hong Kong. She …
Taizhou Intermediate People’s Court Refuses Recognition and Enforcement of ICC Award on Basis of Public Policy
In Taizhou Haopu Investment Co., Ltd. v Wicor Holding AG, Taizhou Court, P. R. China, Case Docket Number: [2015] Tai Zhong Shang Zhong Shen Zi, …
Suitability of ad hoc admissions: Singapore Court admits English QC for arbitration appeal
Introduction The Singapore High Court has taken the rare step of allowing an English QC to appear before it in relation to an application to set aside an …
The UK Independent Press Standards Organisation Launches Pilot Arbitration Scheme
In August 2016, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) announced the launch of its pilot arbitration scheme. It comes nearly four years …
Hong Kong Court of First Instance extends indemnity costs principle to actions that delay enforcement of arbitral awards
In Peter Cheung & Co v. Perfect Direct Limited & Yu Guolin (HCMP 2493/2012) ("HCMP Action") and New Heaven Investments Limited & Rondo …
Hong Kong Court of Appeal refuses to set aside final award
In a judgment handed down on 15 August 2016, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal seeking to set an ICC award (Tronic …
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 Indian court …
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