Arbitration Notes
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Indian Supreme Court upholds English High Court's decision on parties' choice of London seat
The Indian Supreme Court's judgment in Roger Shashoua v Mukesh Sharma sheds further light on the court's approach to interpreting arbitration agreements, …
Russian arbitration: are international sanctions impacting party choice?
Ever since the introduction and then expansion of international sanctions on Russia (in particular by the US and the EU), arbitration practitioners have …
Mixed messages to investors as India quietly terminates bilateral investment treaties with 58 countries
The Government of India says it has sent notices to terminate bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with 58 countries, including 22 EU countries. It …
Arbitration in India: a pro-arbitration approach?
Nick Peacock, Head of the India Disputes practice at Herbert Smith Freehills speaks with Moazzam Khan (Co-head International Dispute Resolution …
India and Brazil conclude negotiations of Bilateral Investment Treaty
As previously noted in April 2015, India amended its model bilateral investment treaty (the Indian Model BIT) and has reportedly been deploying it in …
English court upholds arbitrator's decision to award claimant the costs of third party funding
The English court has refused a challenge under s68(2)(b) of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act) and held that a sole arbitrator did not exceed his powers …
Dispute Resolution choices for Finance Parties: A practical look at recent developments affecting dispute resolution options
Thursday 14th July 2016, 12.45 - 1.45pm BST Finance parties are often inclined to revert to favoured dispute resolution choices in their transactions. …