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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10 May 2017
English court endorses typical use of tribunal secretary in LCIA arbitration
The English Court has rejected an arbitrator challenge under s24 of the English Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act) on the basis of alleged "over-delegation" …
05 May 2017
Ecuador's legislative branch approves termination of 12 Bilateral Investment Treaties
On 3 May 2017, Ecuador's Legislature approved the termination of 12 bilateral investment treaties ("BITs") entered into with China, Chile, Venezuela, the …
25 April 2017
Anticipated arbitration reforms in Australia
The Australian International Arbitration Act 1974 (Cth) (Act) applies to all international arbitration proceedings in Australia. The Civil Law and …
21 April 2017
LCIA Facts and Figures for 2016: another strong caseload
The LCIA has recently released its Facts and Figures for 2016. This report (Facts and Figures - 2016 A Robust Caseload.pdf), which is produced annually, …
21 April 2017
Hong Kong Court Stays Proceedings to Arbitration
Overview In Polytec Overseas Ltd and another v. Grand Dragon International Holdings Co Ltd and others [2017] HKCFI 604, the Hong Kong Court of First …
18 April 2017
All Australian States and Territories are now Model Law jurisdictions
By introducing the new Commercial Arbitration Act 2017 (ACT), the Australian Capital Territory is the last Australian State to adopt the United Nations …
12 April 2017
Hong Kong Court confirms pro-arbitration stance
In U v A [2017] HKEC 468, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance dismissed an application to set aside an Order for enforcement of an ICC award rendered …
10 April 2017
New Zealand considers further amendments to its Arbitration Act
On 9 March 2017, the Arbitration Amendment Bill (Bill) was introduced to the New Zealand Parliament. The Bill proposes to amend the Arbitration Act 1996 …
06 April 2017
Should I stay or should I go? Singapore High Court declines to stay arbitration pending review of jurisdictional ruling
Overview In a recent ex tempore judgment in the case of Loblaw Companies Limited v Origin & Co Ltd & Another [2017] SGHC 59 ("Loblaw v Origin"), …
03 April 2017
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS' GLOBAL ARBITRATION PRACTICE RANKED TOP THREE IN THE WORLD FOR SECOND YEAR RUNNING
For the second-year running, Herbert Smith Freehills' Global Arbitration Practice has been showcased as being the third busiest in the world as part of …
31 March 2017
Astro prevails again against First Media (Lippo) in Hong Kong
In the long running Astro/First Media (also known as Lippo) enforcement dispute, First Media has failed to obtain leave to appeal to the Court of Final …
29 March 2017
ICSID issues first award involving China as Respondent, finding in host state's favour
In an award dated 9 March 2017, the Tribunal in an ICSID arbitration between Korean investor Ansung Housing Co., Ltd and China dismissed all claims as …
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