Arbitration Notes

Hong Kong court declares crypto arbitration settlement agreement null and void due to signatory's lack of authority

Hong Kong Court of Appeal clarifies effect of arbitration clauses on insolvency proceedings

In highly-anticipated twin rulings, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal has confirmed the approach which should be taken when a debtor opposes insolvency …

SINGAPORE WINDING UP PROCEEDINGS DISMISSED WITH COSTS BECAUSE APPLICANT SHOULD HAVE ARBITRATED FIRST

The Singapore High Court has dismissed a winding-up application by a prospective creditor where the basis of the alleged outstanding debt was subject to …

ARBITRATION OF INSOLVENCY DISPUTES: THE VIEW FROM THE AUSTRALIAN COURTS

Two recent judgments from different Australian courts have considered circumstances in which insolvency disputes can (or cannot) be arbitrated in …

A MATTER OF TRUST: AUSTRALIAN COURT ENFORCES INTERIM MEASURES TO SECURE THE AMOUNT IN DISPUTE

ENGLISH COURT PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO PARTIES CHALLENGING OR SEEKING ENFORCEMENT WHERE THE AWARD DEBTOR IS IN ADMINISTRATION

The Chronicles of Insigma: the Latest Instalment

Alstom v Insigma, the (in)famous SIAC arbitration administered under ICC rules, was recently up for yet another round of judicial sparring following …