Discrimination and arbitration: where EU law clashes with the freedom of the arbitral process *

United Kingdom - July 29 2010
On 22 June 2010, the English Court of Appeal made a ruling with potentially wide-ranging repercussions in the context of parties' freedom to choose their arbitral tribunal.

Co-authors: David Brynmor Thomas, Paula Hodges, Chris Parker, Matthew Weiniger, Craig Tevendale.

Lisbon Treaty update: European Commission's new proposed regulation protects existing bits and paves the way for increased role for the EU in foreign direct investment *

European Union - July 9 2010
Investors have for some time awaited clarification from the European Commission as regards future investment protection into and out of Europe.

Co-authors: Emmanuelle Cabrol, Justin D'Agostino, Dominic Roughton, Matthew Weiniger.

ICJ makes ruling on environmental protection - pulp mills on the River Uruguay (Argentina v Uruguay) *

Argentina, Global, Uruguay - May 7 2010
The International Court of Justice (the "ICJ"), the principal juridical organ of the United Nations, handed down an important judgment that clarifies the relevant standards for a breach of environmental obligations.

Co-authors: Emmanuelle Cabrol, Dominic Roughton, Andrew Cannon, Louise Moore.

LCIA India unveils arbitration rules *

India - April 22 2010
Following the establishment of LCIA India as a centre for arbitration a year ago, on 17 April 2010, the much anticipated LCIA India Rules (the "Rules") were launched and published on LCIA India's website http://www.lcia-india.org.

Co-authors: David Brynmor Thomas, Promod Nair, Justin D'Agostino, Nicholas Peacock.