Inside Arbitration: Issue 21
Marking a decade of Inside Arbitration, this edition brings together the themes shaping today’s international arbitration landscape
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12 July 2016
When does "may" mean "shall"? Hong Kong Court rejects argument that permissive language creates either a binding arbitration agreement or a right to compel arbitration
In The Incorporated Owners of Wing Fai Building, Shui Wo Street v Golden Rise (HK) Project Company Limited DCCJ 225/2016, a Hong Kong court considered …
16 June 2016
English High Court refuses to determine the existence of a disputed arbitration clause prior to the commencement of arbitration proceedings
In a recent decision, the English High Court determined that it would be wrong in principle for the court to determine whether parties to a disputed …
21 March 2016
Hong Kong CFI stays proceedings in favour of arbitration notwithstanding defendant's submission to Hong Kong courts; upholds arbitration agreement contained in related contract
The Hong Kong CFI has stayed a claim under a deed of guarantee pending arbitration on the basis of an arbitration agreement in a Subscription Agreement …
22 January 2016
"Any Party may submit a dispute to arbitration": Privy Council interprets permissive language as giving parties the right to compel arbitration by giving notice after litigation begins
In the case of Anzen Limited and others (Appellants) v Hermes One Limited (Respondent) (British Virgin Islands), the Privy Council ("PC") considered the …
11 December 2015
Video Post in Observations on Arbitration series: the Seat of Arbitration
In this short video in our Observations on Arbitration series, Hannah Ambrose, Professional Support Consultant in our International Arbitration practice, …
25 November 2015
Thai Government Lifts Total Ban on Arbitration Clauses in State Contracts
A recent Thai Cabinet resolution relaxes the restriction on arbitration clauses in some public contracts. The resolution is seen as a positive move …
23 July 2015
Australian Corporation Act rights no bar to stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration
In Re Ikon Group Ltd (No 2) [2015] NSWSC 981, the New South Wales Supreme Court granted a stay of proceedings in favour of international commercial …
08 July 2015
Fifth edition of our Legal Guide on Dispute Resolution and Governing Law Clauses in India-related Commercial Contracts
Herbert Smith Freehills has published a new edition of its well-regarded guide on dispute resolution and governing law clauses in India-related …
02 July 2015
English High Court considers the proper construction of an arbitration clause to determine whether the ICC has jurisdiction to arbitrate the dispute
In Hashwani v OMV Maurice Energy Ltd [2015] EWHC 1811 (Comm), the English High Court (the Court) dismissed an application by reference to section 72 of …
27 May 2015
French Supreme Court refuses to apply a unilateral jurisdiction clause
In a recent decision, the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) has again refused to apply a unilateral jurisdiction clause. A unilateral jurisdiction …
05 May 2015
High Court of Hong Kong requires strong reasons to refuse to enjoin foreign proceedings brought in breach of Hong Kong arbitration clause
In the recent case of Ever Judger Holding Company Limited v Kroman Celik Sanayii Anonim Sirketi (HCCT 6/2015), the Hong Kong Court of First Instance …
30 April 2015
The English High Court finds that arbitration clause "trumps" insolvency rules
The case of Philpott & Orton v Lycee Francais Charles De Gaulle School serves as a welcome reminder that the English court will strictly enforce …
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