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Can Owners Slow Down—Without Breach? Eco-Measures, CII, EU ETS and FuelEU Compliance, and BIMCO Clauses
The Carbon Compliance Paradox: Can Owners Lawfully Slow Down? As IMO CII, EU ETS, and FuelEU Maritime drive the industry toward lower emissions…
Current trends in Australian disputes 2025-26
Australian companies continue to face a broad range of class actions in 2026, including consumer, employment, financial services, shareholder…
Malaysia Embraces Third Party Funding in Arbitration: A New Era Begins
Malaysia has taken a major step forward in modernising its arbitration landscape with the entry into force of the Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2024…
When is ‘Final’, Final? Examining the Limits to Finality in Arbitration
One of the main attractions of arbitration is the finality of the arbitral award. When parties to a dispute decide to resolve it through arbitration…
Shaping Asia’s Infrastructure: The use of Disputes Boards for construction projects in Asia—takeaways and pitfalls
An efficient and effective dispute resolution is key to minimise disruption to construction projects. Dispute Boards (DBs) is one such mechanism…
Ethics in International Arbitration: The IBA Rules on Conflicts of Interest and Rising Disclosure Concerns
A fundamental principle of international arbitration is that every arbitrator must be impartial and independent of the parties involved in the…
From Contractual Arbitration to Statutory Protection: The MSMED Act Advantage
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (“MSMED Act”) represents a conscious legislative departure from conventional commercial…
Embracing Disruption: Navigating the New Normal in African Arbitration with AI and Virtual Hearings
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented disruption to activities globally, compelling the world to rethink its approach to work, life and…
A Case for the Finality of Arbitral Awards in Nigeria
One of the core principles in arbitration is that arbitral awards are meant to be final and binding. Yet, in practice, the notion of finality has…
Regional Round-Up 2025 (Year in Review Edition): Singapore
In 2025, Singapore’s legal and regulatory landscape was defined by five key trends: (i) Accelerating the net-zero transition; (ii) enhancing…
Australian Dispute Resolution: 2025 in Review, 2026 in Focus
In 2026, Australian businesses face changing technological innovations, regulatory reform, and societal shifts which will converge to reshape dispute…
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally transformed the landscape of many industries. The field of arbitration is no…
The MoRTH Circular to end arbitration in disputes over 10 crores: Unilateral Change or Contractual Overreach?
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) circular dated January 12, 2026, provides that arbitration will not be available for…
Beyond Mediation: Exploring Lesser-Known Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution
In this second Episode on alternative dispute resolution (ADR), associates from Collyer Bristow’s Commercial Disputes and Construction teams explore…
Barbara Bennett, Esq., Joins JAMS in Atlanta
Seasoned attorney and dispute resolution professional joins as an arbitrator, mediator and neutral evaluator Atlanta - JAMS, the premier provider of…
English High Court Ruling Marks Rare Successful Jurisdiction Challenge Under Section 67, Arbitration Act 1996
The English High Court recently delivered its judgment in the case of A1 & Ors v P [2025] EWHC 3372 in respect of a claim made under Section 67 of…
Arbitrating Private-Wealth Disputes: Why the Swiss Rules for Trust, Estate and Foundation (TEF) Matter
Switzerland has long been a trusted centre for resolving private-wealth disputes thanks to its political stability and financial infrastructure. The…
The Paris Court of Appeal annuls USD 14.92 billion award against Malaysia finding the underlying arbitration agreement to be inapplicable
On 9 December 2025, the Paris Court of Appeal annulled a USD 14.92 billion arbitral award rendered against Malaysia in favor of the heirs of the…
International Arbitration: Time and Cost Efficiency - The ICC Commission Publishes Reports on its Expedited Procedure Provisions
Some disputes do not warrant a lengthy and costly dispute resolution process. That is particularly the case where the issues in dis…
Mediation in the UAE: A Guide
Mediation is one of the most effective ways to resolve disputes in Dubai and across the UAE without lengthy court or arbitration proceedings. It is a…
Modernisation of German Arbitration Law: Key Changes in the January 2026 Draft
The German Ministry of Justice's draft bill to modernise the German arbitration law, presented on 27 January 2026, has been refined in a key aspect…
Deadlock, Valuation and Director Misconduct Disputes
Shareholder disputes can have serious negative consequences for the entire company and its operations, disrupting management decisions, damaging…
Dispute Resolution Insights: the GCC's Rise as a Disputes Hub
Welcome to the first issue of Ashurst Middle East: Dispute Resolution Insights, our new publication dedicated to providing multi-jurisdictional…
Back on the Agenda: Germany’s Renewed Push to Modernise its Arbitration Law
On 27 January 2026, the German Federal Ministry of Justice published a draft bill to modernise the German arbitration law (the 2026 Proposal) with a…
Spotlight on Third-Party Funding in Arbitration from Chile
Third-party funding (“TPF”), the financing of litigation or arbitration by an entity that is not a party to the dispute, has shifted from a niche…
Preservation Behavior Will Avoid Waiver: Third Circuit Vacates District Court Decision Finding Company Waived Right To Enforce Arbitration Provisions
Duane Morris Takeaways: On January 7, 2026, in Valli et al. V. Avis Budget Group Inc. et al., Case No. 24-3025 (3d Cir. Jan. 7, 2026), the Third…
Singapore: Mediation Success in Cross-Border IP Case
The dispute concerned Babas Nadi (M) Sdn Bhd's ("Claimant") product packaging for turmeric and chili powder, which had been used in Singapore…
The Code of Practice for Third Party Funding 2026
The Arbitration Act 2005 (“AA 2005”) was amended by the Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2024 to introduce a statutory framework for third party funding…
Mental capacity concerns in family mediation
Family dynamics are complex at the best of times. When one family member is unwell, stress and worry can quickly lead to friction and mistrust among…
Update on LNG Commissioning Disputes
Following our recent articles on 26 August and 22 October on the ongoing disputes between Venture Global and its anchor buyers at the Calcasieu Pass…