Lexology PRO | China, European Union, Global, etc. | 29 Apr 2022
Errol Bong, Managing Director and Head of North Asia at D2 Legal Technology, explains how standardised digital contracts will facilitate European energy traders’ search for new sources of LNG.
Deminor Recovery Services | Global, United Arab Emirates | 16 Mar 2022
On 2 March 2022, the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (“DIAC”) launched a new set of rules to replace the ones applying since 2007. The new…
Who’s Who Legal | Global, Singapore | 9 Mar 2022
Cavinder Bull SC has over 25 years’ experience in international arbitration acting as counsel in both commercial and investor-state cases, and as…
Brodies LLP | France, United Kingdom | 17 Feb 2022
It has been said that between Paris and London, the best thing is the Channel. And, undoubtedly, the entente cordiale is currently experiencing some…
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Benin, France | 17 Feb 2022
In a recent case, the Paris Court of Appeal confirmed its long-standing pro-arbitration stance by agreeing to enforce a contract-based award, despite the fact that the award had previously been set aside by the court at the seat of arbitration. France is a rare jurisdiction where legislation and supporting jurisprudence permits the enforcement of an award set aside at the seat.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | France | 27 Jan 2022
The Paris Court of Appeal recently denied Libya's application to set aside the decision of the International Chamber of Commerce on jurisdiction in Nurol v Libya on grounds of alleged corruption. The decision clarified that corruption allegations are matters for the merits and cannot oust a tribunal of jurisdiction. Neither are they grounds to deny enforcement of a jurisdictional award for......
Clifford Chance | United Kingdom | 20 Jan 2022
The High Court recently rejected a challenge to an arbitral award made under section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996. The Court held that neither the tribunal's decision to award the costs of third-party funding nor its refusal to adjourn the proceedings because of issues relating to the covid-19 pandemic gave rise to a serious irregularity causing substantial injustice. The judgment is......
Mayer Brown | Global | 5 Jan 2022
On 15 November 2021, P.R.I.M.E. Finance - the Panel of Recognised International Market Experts in Finance - launched its revised Arbitration Rules…
Lexology PRO | Australia, European Union, Global, etc. | 19 Nov 2021
The COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact receives approval, Australia’s High Court upholds Volkswagen’s AU$125 million fine for misrepresenting emissions, and the ICC looks at the challenges of creating uniform sustainable finance standards- plus other key updates.
BTG Legal | United Kingdom | 29 Oct 2021
The legal framework for international arbitration is unaffected by Brexit and reforms in arbitral rules have also created the opportunity for…