Arbitration Notes

Hong Kong decision illustrates important exception to arbitral confidentiality

Disclosure of information relating to HKIAC arbitration in parallel court litigation was to protect or pursue a legal right or interest and thus …

Russian Supreme Court Refuses Enforcement of Arbitration Award due to the Nationality of the Arbitrators

The Russian Supreme Court has refused enforcement of an arbitration award on the basis of the "public policy" exception in the New York Convention.

Deadline Extension: LCAM-HSF survey on costs in mediation and arbitration to close for responses on 6 September

Privy Council changes English law on the intersection of insolvency and arbitration

In Sian Participation Corporation (In Liquidation) v Halimeda International Ltd [2024] UKPC 16, the Privy Council considered an appeal from the Court of …

ENGLISH ARBITRATION BILL RE-INTRODUCED IN KING'S SPEECH

Following the general election which took place on 4 July 2024, today's King's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament has re-introduced the …

45th Annual FA Mann Lecture, 19 November 2024: Justice of the Supreme Court, The Right Hon Lord Sales - "Purpose in Law and in Interpretation"

The partners of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP are pleased to announce the 45th FA Mann Lecture

The EU takes action: New Sanctions to Counter Russian Measures

The European Union ("EU") has introduced EU Regulation 2024/1745 which imposes the 14th Sanctions Package against Russia.

ICC Arbitration Statistics Confirm Its Continued Popularity

EQUAL REPRESENTATION OF EXPERT WITNESSES SURVEY: THE CHALLENGES FACING FEMALE EXPERTS PERSIST

The Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses (ERE), which seeks to increase the number of women appointed as expert witnesses on an equal opportunity …

Hong Kong court to consider whether grounds for challenging awards apply to arbitration settlement agreements

Status of a procedural order which terminates proceedings and renders tribunal functus officio will also be considered

No implied provision for appeals on questions of law in share purchase agreement, Hong Kong court rules

Arbitration agreement concluded prior to 1 June 2011 did not provide expressly or impliedly for "domestic arbitration", hence regime for appeals on …

LCIA publishes its casework report for 2023 – an increase in cases with consolidation and early determination becoming more popular

The LCIA has recently published its Casework Report for 2023, providing valuable insights into the organisation's caseload and emerging trends. The …