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Astro v Lippo: the next chapter – Singapore Court of Appeal rejects enforcement of awards against non-signatories to the arbitration agreement
The long-running dispute between Astro, a Malaysian media giant, and Lippo, an Indonesian conglomerate, has reached the end of the latest heavily …
Investment treaties as a form of protection for Chinese outbound investors
Chinese outbound direct investment ("ODI") reached new heights in 2013, and the upward trend looks to continue as Chinese investors inject capital into …
Hong Kong passes amendments to Arbitration Ordinance
On 10 July, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2013. (Click here for our earlier post on the Bill) The …
Herbert Smith Freehills publishes ninth edition of popular dispute resolution guide for the Asian-Pacific region
Today we have launched the ninth edition of our dispute resolution guide for the Asian-Pacific region. The Guide aims to provide a concise and …
Two important recent arbitration decisions from the UK and India in support of arbitration
There have been two recent judgments, one from the Supreme Court in India (Shri Lal Mahal Ltd v Progetto Grano Spa) and one from the English Commercial …
The English courts give guidance on the enforceability of conciliation clauses
Dispute resolution clauses in commercial agreements often contain a requirement to negotiate in good faith or to enter into a form of alternative dispute …
Two new arbitration updates: CIETAC split and New York Convention comes into force in Myanmar
We have recently posted two Asia-related arbitration updates on our arbitration blog relating to The CIETAC split and the Chinese courts' approach to …
New Seoul International Dispute Resolution Centre opens in Korea
The new Seoul International Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC) opened its doors in Korea last month, signalling the rising trend in international …
Upcoming Webinars
There are a number of upcoming webinars which are likely to be of particular interest to clients from across the Asian region. Negotiating the …
Herbert Smith Freehills announces its inaugural International Arbitration Internship Programme in Asia
Herbert Smith Freehills has announced its new Asia International Arbitration Internship Programme. The programme, sponsored by arbitration partners …
The 2013 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules released
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC“) has published the 2013 revisions to the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules (“2013 HKIAC …
Myanmar accedes to the New York Convention
As reported in an earlier post, the Myanmar Parliament on 6 March 2013 approved plans to sign the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement …
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