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A Review of the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023: Charting a New Course in Nigeria
Over time, litigation has been the main mode of dispute resolution between parties in Nigeria. For this reason, the courts in Nigeria have become…
多合同争议的解决密钥：对HKIAC《仲裁条款兼容性实务指引》的简介和评价
在国际商事仲裁领域，多合同交织的复杂争议始终是程序协调的难点。当同一交易涉及主协议、担保协议、附属协议甚至补充协议等多…
Nine years of the ERA Pledge
The Pledge, established in 2016, seeks to increase, on an equal opportunity basis, the number of women appointed as arbitrators in order to achieve a…
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Guide published
The Court and Tribunals Judiciary has published the latest version of the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Guide. The Guide provides comprehensive…
Court of Appeal highlights leave to appeal process where challenges to arbitration awards are involved
In October 2023, the Commercial Court overturned a number of arbitration awards dated from October 2017 onwards that awarded Process & Industrial…
Armonización del arbitraje en Costa Rica
Durante un lapso de 14 años en Costa Rica convivieron dos legislaciones sobre procesos de arbitraje. Esta circunstancia es conocida como un dualismo normativo.…
Harmonization of arbitration in Costa Rica
On the one hand, domestic arbitration was regulated by Law No. 7727, “Alternative Dispute Resolution and Promotion of Social Peace RAC” (hereinafter…
Pleading and Proving Fraud in Commercial Litigation - Key takeaways from London International Disputes Week 2025
Fraud disputes are high-stakes, fast-moving, and increasingly complex. At a recent seminar hosted during London International Disputes Week (LIDW)…
Exploratory or Enforceable? Delhi High Court Clears the Air on Non-Binding Term Sheets
The Delhi High Court ("Delhi HC") has, vide its judgement dated May 13, 2025 ("Ruling"), in the case of Oravel Stays Private Limited v. Zostel…
Damages in Arbitration - A Perspective from Spain
In Spain’s civil law-based legal system, the assessment of damages is firmly rooted in substantive law. This means that any issues relating to…
Court of Appeal summaries (June 9-13)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of June 9 to 13, 2025. In Davis v. Amazon Canada…
In Arbitration we Trust: Neue ergänzende Schiedsordnung für Trust-, Nachlass- und Stiftungsstreitigkeiten (TEF Rules)
Streitigkeiten in globalen Familien mit Vermögen und Stiftung- oder Truststrukturen auf der ganzen Welt bringen besondere Herausforderungen mit…
UK Commercial Court grants an anti-suit injunction to restrain proceedings in Russia
The number of anti-suit injunction cases in the UK is growing. The Commercial Court has once again been asked to step in to restrain proceedings…
Jurisdiction in Vietnamese Arbitration
From jurisdictional challenges to enforcing (or ignoring) arbitration agreements, Vietnamese law outlines clear procedures and limits for judicial…
Probative Video Evidence: The Vital Importance of Its Integrity and Authenticity
In a recent decision, an arbitration tribunal found that video surveillance recordings and computer reports were admissible as evidence. The evidence…
The evolution of arbitration technology: AI use cases and considerations
AI is no longer at the margins of legal practice: it is becoming central to how we resolve disputes, allocate resources, and deliver justice. In…
South Africa's move towards mandatory mediation
South Africa's Gauteng High Court has recently introduced a groundbreaking (revised) directive mandating mediation for civil matters in Johannesburg…
Fair and reasonable or practical injustice? Power struggle over arbitral award
An applicant looking to set aside an arbitral award on the grounds of a denial of natural justice must demonstrate that it has suffered a practical…
Navigating real estate disputes in the Middle East and Africa: Trends, challenges, and strategic insights
The real estate markets across the Middle East and Africa are undergoing continued growth. Fuelled by large-scale Urban Development, infrastructure…
Equitable reliefs in arbitration: Scope and need for harmonization
Arbitration has traditionally focused on following the law and the terms of a contract. However, a decision of the Supreme Court in Batliboi…
U.S. Supreme Court Holds that the FSIA Does Not Require Proof of “Minimum Contacts” for a U.S. Court to Exercise Personal Jurisdiction Over a Foreign State
On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in CC/Devas (Mauritius) Limited v. Antrix Corp. Ltd.1 2 The Court clarified that…
No Surprises Here! Connecticut District Court Confirms IDR Awards Are Enforceable Under the NSA, Deepening Judicial Divide Over Award Enforcement Mechanisms
The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut has become the latest court to weigh in on whether Independent Dispute Resolution (“IDR”)…
In Arbitration we Trust: New Suplemental Swiss Rules for Trust, Estate and Foundation Disputes (TEF Rules)
Disputes within global families who own foundation and trust structures worldwide regularly present particular challenges. Since 2021, arbitration…
Getting exit ready: How can dispute resolution create value in PE portfolio companies?
Companies going through a change of ownership structure, including taking investment from Private Equity, often face a range of legal and commercial…
Fundamental Principles of Vietnamese Law: Legal Foundations and Application in Arbitration
From an academic perspective, the fundamental principles of Vietnamese law can be clearly presented and analysed based on the Constitution and…
The Dispute Resolution Clause in Public Infrastructure Contracting — A Litigator’s View
Large public infrastructure projects typically involve several stakeholders and a complex array of contracts and subcontracts. A thoughtful approach…
EUIPO Extends Mediation Procedure Before the Office for All Inter-Partes Disputes
As of June 2nd, 2025, EUIPO mediation services are now available in all inter partes proceedings related to EU trademarks and designs. In practical…
JAMS International Arbitration Center Opens in Houston
Houston - JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the opening of its…
Arbitration Agreements v. MSME Act: Can interest rates under MSME Act survive outside of Section 18 proceedings?
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (“MSME Act”), aims to promote, develop and enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs. To…
Federal Republic of Nigeria successful in defending appeal from P&ID director
The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in favour of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, dismissing an appeal brought by Mr Seamus Andrew, a former…