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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13 December 2012
Singapore Court refuses to entertain a jurisdictional objection to the enforcement of domestic international arbitration awards
The recent case of Astro Nusantara International BV and others v PT Aunda Prima Mitra and others[2012] SGHC 212 is a further decision of the Singapore …
09 November 2012
Singapore High Court examines its approach towards interim orders in arbitral proceedings
The Singapore High Court (the “Court”) has refused to set aside an interim anti-suit injunction ordered by an arbitral tribunal (the “Tribunal”) in the …
12 September 2012
Supreme Arbitrazh Court in Russia publishes reasoning in Sony Ericsson case invalidating unilateral options in dispute resolution clauses
Russia's highest court has issued a decree which potentially invalidates a jurisdiction clause which is widely used by investors and lenders in Russia. …
31 August 2012
UK Supreme Court clarifies "commercial purposes" exception to state immunity; when enforcing against property, its origin is irrelevant
The UK Supreme Court has issued a decision relating to the enforcement of state assets in SerVaas Incorporated v Rafidain Bank and others. This …
03 August 2012
Hong Kong Court of Appeal confirms principle of indemnity costs in unsuccessful set aside application
The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has awarded costs on an indemnity basis against a party that made an unsuccessful application to set aside an arbitral …
27 July 2012
Enforcing awards against States and State-owned entities
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23 July 2012
Herbert Smith's Bangkok office wins judgment for one of the world's largest water companies for the enforcement of arbitral award
This June, the Administrative Court in Thailand ruled in favour of a Joint Venture (the JV) created by one of the world's largest water companies and its …
20 July 2012
Privy Council rules on the liability of State-owned corporations for debts of the State
On 17 July 2012, the Privy Council gave judgment in a case brought by FG Hemisphere, a Delaware corporation, against La Générale des Carrières et des …
28 June 2012
The Enforcement of Domestic and Foreign Arbitral Awards in the UAE under the Civil Procedure Code and Proposed Arbitration Law
As the UAE has emerged as one of the economic powerhouses of the Middle East, increasing numbers of domestic and foreign parties have chosen to adopt …
28 June 2012
Consultation underway on the use of arbitration under the ISDA Master Agreements
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") is undertaking a consultation on the use of arbitration under the ISDA Master Agreements, …
14 June 2012
Commercial Court provides guidance as to the circumstances in which the enforcement of contractual rights by third parties will be subject to an arbitration agreement
The recent decision of the Commercial Court (Blair J) in Fortress Value Recovery Fund I LLC & Ors v Blue Skye Special Opportunities Fund LP & Ors …
06 June 2012
Herbert Smith ranked as the leading firm for arbitration in Asia in the Asian Legal Business 2012 Arbitration Rankings
Herbert Smith has been ranked as the leading firm for arbitration in Asia in the Asian Legal Business 2012 Arbitration Rankings. ALB describes Herbert …
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