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Iran Sanctions Update
Further to our previous briefing, it has been announced that negotiations between the P5+1 and Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program have been further …
Signature of the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement (TFTA) on 10 June 2015: the first step towards a united African free trade bloc?
On 10 June 2015 the TFTA was signed in Cairo, uniting three of Africa's principal trading blocs: the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the …
First enforcement of an Emergency arbitrator award against a state in investment treaty case
It has been announced in Global Arbitration Review that Ukraine has been the first state to have an emergency arbitrator award enforced against it …
Iran nuclear program negotiations and sanctions
In April 2015, the US and EU announced the agreed framework for a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the "JCPOA") regarding Iran's nuclear program. At …
EU sanctions update: EU extends duration of sanctions against Russia
The EU has recently announced an extension of its sanctions imposed in response to the situation in Ukraine. EU leaders had previously confirmed …
A step towards finalising the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: what does this mean for businesses?
As discussed in our blog post here, the TPP is a major free trade agreement between twelve countries in the Asia Pacific and the Americas that has been …
Indonesia to publish human rights guidelines for businesses
The Jakarta Post has reported that Indonesia’s National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is preparing a national action plan containing …
The changing landscape of Investment Treaty arbitration – Herbert Smith Freehills comments on recent developments and the future of investment arbitration
As the US Senate is poised to pass legislation granting President Obama the trade promotion authority which will facilitate the passing of the …
1974 India Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement enters into force and ends long-running boundary issues
On 6 June 2015, the 1974 India Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement entered into force, following the exchange of instruments of ratification by Prime …
China-Australia Free Trade Agreement signed
Australian Trade Minister Andrew Robb and Chinese Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng today signed the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) in …
US Supreme Court to address "agency" in commercial activity exception to sovereign immunity under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, 28 U.S.C. §§ 1602 et seq. ("FSIA") provides for limited statutory exceptions to the sovereign immunity of foreign …
French Supreme Court decision in Commisimpex dispute heralds significant change in approach to sovereign immunity
In Cour de cassation, Chambre civile 1, 13 May 2015, n° 13-17751, the French Cour de cassation (Supreme Court) considered an appeal from a Versailles …
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