Arbitration Notes
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New Arbitration Law in Qatar
Introduction The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, issued Law No 2 of 2017 on 16 February 2017 (the "New Arbitration Law"). The New …
'Bare' arbitration clauses and the extent to which the Singapore court may assist
In K.V.C Rice Intertrade Co Ltd v Asian Mineral Resources Pte Ltd and another Suit [2017] SGHC 32 ("KVC Action") the Singapore High Court discussed the …
Australian Federal Court stays winding up application to allow arbitration of underlying dispute
The Federal Court of Australia has recently held that a winding up application made in respect of a joint venture company should be stayed and the …
Hong Kong Court of Appeal refuses to set aside final award
In a judgment handed down on 15 August 2016, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal seeking to set an ICC award (Tronic …
Enactment of the Abu Dhabi Global Market Arbitration Regulations 2015: the creation of a new "pro-arbitration" seat in the Middle East?
The Abu Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM"), a financial freezone in the United Arab Emirates, has enacted new arbitration regulations based on the UNCITRAL …
Australian courts take a uniform approach to interpretation of the Model Law
In Cameron Australasia Pty Ltd v AED Oil Limited,[1] the Supreme Court of Victoria refused to set aside a domestic arbitral award on the basis that the …
Hong Kong court sets aside part of an arbitral award on the basis of serious breach of due process
In China Property Development (Holdings) Ltd v Mandecly Ltd HCCT 53/2010, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (the CFI) has set aside part of an …
The Singapore Court adopts a pragmatic approach in its consideration of various aspects of a jurisdictional challenge
In the case of AQZ v ARA , the Singapore High Court has provided useful guidance and clarification on a number of procedural issues relating to …
Hong Kong court confirms pro-arbitration interpretation of mandatory stay provision
In Schindler Lifts (Hong Kong) Ltd v Sui Chong Construction and Engineering Co Ltd [2014] HKEC 1967, the Hong Kong District Court ordered stay of an …
Significant developments in international arbitration in Australia in 2014
This year there have been several important cases in the international arbitration space in Australia, as well as the introduction of new arbitral and …
Australian Court upholds primacy of the arbitral fact finding process
On 16 July 2014, the Full Federal Court of Australia handed down its reasons for dismissing TCL Air Conditioner (Zhongshan) Co Ltd’s (TCL) appeal[1] from …
Going South …. Singapore High Court diverges from English Court's position on governing law of the arbitration agreement
The recent decision of the Singapore High Court in FirstLink Investments Corp Ltd v. GT Payment Pte Ltd and others [2014] SGHCR 12 highlighted the …
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