Simon Chapman KC
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Articles
HKIAC 2022 case statistics show strong growth and continued appeal of Hong Kong as a leading seat
Hong Kong - January 30 2023 The HKIAC’s arbitration caseload reached its highest level for more than a decade last year, according to the institution’s recently released 2022…
Cryptocurrency disputes and consumer arbitration: the next instalment
United Kingdom - January 9 2023 The English High Court has handed down judgment in another case concerning trades on a cryptocurrency exchange. The case of Chechetkin v Payward Ltd…
Code is not law — arbitration’s critical role in resolving crypto disputes
Global - November 25 2022 With the crypto market enduring its most significant test to date, we explore how arbitration has become the industry’s go-to forum for solving…
The usual suspects project: deciphering decision-making in arbitrator selection
Hong Kong - November 24 2022 The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and Cortex Capital have launched a collaboration called ‘The Usual Suspects Project’ with the…
Code is not law — arbitration's critical role in resolving crypto disputes
Global - November 17 2022 Market volatility breeds disputes, and the 'Crypto Winter' is no exception. Crypto-related disputes are on the rise, and they can take many forms…
