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English court declines execution against state-owned property on grounds of immunity
In L R Avionics Technologies Limited v. The Federal Republic of Nigeria, Attorney General of the Federation of Nigeria [2016] EWHC 1761 (Comm), the …
Angola becomes 157th Contracting State to the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
Angola has ratified the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards. Its ratification was endorsed …
International arbitration internship (Hong Kong): applications now open
Herbert Smith Freehills is accepting applications for short-term internships with the firm’s international arbitration group in Hong Kong. Three paid …
Agreeing to Arbitrate in the UAE: "Apparent Authority" and Article 25 of the UAE Commercial Companies law
It has long been believed that an arbitration clause in a contract could not be enforced against a UAE company unless the person signing the …
Multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses in construction contracts: watch out for potential pitfalls
In this article, Elizabeth Kantor and Philip Parrott consider the reasons why parties may wish to include multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses in …
English court grants retroactive extension of time to enable arbitral process opportunity to "correct itself"
In a further example of the pro-arbitration exercise of pragmatism, in (1) Xstrata Coal Queensland Pty Ltd (2) Sumisho Coal Australia Pty Ltd (3) Itochu …
US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upholds decision of Southern District Court and confirms arbitral award against Pemex that was set aside at its seat
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (the Court of Appeals) has upheld the decision of District Judge Hellerstein in Corporación Mexicana de …
Challenges to an LCIA award on grounds of serious irregularity and substantive jurisdiction dismissed by the English Court
In C v D [2016] EWHC 1893 (Comm), the Commercial Court (the Court) dismissed an attempt to set aside an LCIA Award. The claimants brought …
Staying above the fray: Singapore High Court sets aside arbitral award on basis of breach of natural justice
In JVL Agro Industries Ltd v Agritrade International Pte Ltd, the Singapore High Court set aside an arbitral award on the grounds that the tribunal, in …
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade: anti-suit injunctions and arbitration in London post-Brexit
London has long been a city associated with international arbitration. In 2015, even with the UK referendum on EU membership looming, according to …
"We will pay for delays" - ICC clampdown on its award scrutiny process
On 13 July 2016, the International Chamber of Commerce ("ICC") issued its revised Practice Note allowing for a reduction in ICC administrative fees of up …
Hong Kong Court stays enforcement of award pending challenge at seat, on condition of security
In L v. B (HCCT 41/2015), the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (CFI) adjourned enforcement proceedings, on condition that security in the sum of the …
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