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International: Public consultation for 7th Edition of SIAC Rules
The draft 7th edition of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Rules was recently released for public consultation from 22 August…
中国仲裁周特别活动：香港国际仲裁实务专题论坛在香港成功举行
作为中国仲裁周（China Arbitration Week）的特别活动之一，中国国际经济贸易仲裁委员会香港仲裁中心（CIETAC Hong Kong）和履德大律师事务所…
Supreme Court and Privy Council simultaneously deliver important judgments on arbitration stays
In FamilyMart Holding v Ting Chuan [2023] UKPC 33 delivered simultaneously with the decision in Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse International…
Drafting Your China Arbitration Clause
This post offers hands-on advice for crafting arbitration clauses in contracts with Chinese entities Chinese firms, particularly State-Owned…
Overview of time bars in the Civil Code
The KSA Civil Code comes into force on 19 December 2023 with a retrospective effect, including time bars on claims to which the Civil Code applies…
District court holds that Russian language choice of forum provision prevails over English translation in contract executed with side-by-side provisions where term employed was a term of art in Russia and did not compel the parties to arbitrate their disputes
In August and September 2016, LaRubInt Corp., a U.S. media marketing company, entered into three licensing agreements with Joint Stock Company Studio…
One letter out - mistaken email address leads court to refuse award enforcement
One misplaced letter in an email address caused the Hong Kong High Court to refuse leave to enforce an arbitral award on the basis that the…
What, How, Where, When and Why of the Mediation Act, 2023
In another attempt to reduce the pendency before courts, costs of traditional protracted litigation and boost alternative dispute resolution…
Carbon trading risks are emerging - international arbitration can help
Carbon markets will play an increasingly significant role as the world transitions to a net-zero economy. A proliferation of business activities in…
Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements: Recent Trends in Citation Risks and Solutions
In 2023, nursing homes have seen increased citations by surveyors for noncompliance tied to their pre-dispute, binding agreements for binding…
The Data Chronicles: Data breach litigation | Navigating arbitration risk
Welcome to Hogan Lovells’ The Data Chronicles, brought to you by the firm’s global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice. This multimedia series is…
UK Supreme Court interprets the “stay” provisions of s9 of the Arbitration Act 1996: rules Mozambique’s claims fall outside scope of arbitration agreements and rejects s9 application for stay
In Republic of Mozambique v Privinvest Shipbuilding SAL and others [2023] UKSC 32, the Supreme Court has unanimously found that the Republic of…
Recent Amendments to the Arbitration Act and the New Mediation Law concerning the Enforcement of International Mediation - Part I
Japan is promoting international alternative dispute resolution in the country. In 2003, the Arbitration Act of Japan (Act No. 138 of 2003) (the…
Delhi High Court delineates the procedure and modalities that can be followed while dealing with petitions under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act involving unstamped or insufficiently stamped arbitration agreement(s).
Recently, the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi ("Delhi HC "), in Splendor Landbase Ltd. vs. Aparna Ashram Society & Anr., disposed of a batch of petitions…
Arbitrability of employment disputes in India
Arbitration has often been the preferred method of dispute resolution in most commercial contracts in India, including employment contracts. Indian…
Arbitration clauses in cross-border transactions - Indian perspective
Introduction In the era of globalization, India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Owing to its increased consumption…
California Employers Beware! Arbitration is Waived if Your Payment is Late (Yes, Even by a Day)
The California Court of Appeal recently held that an employer loses the right to proceed in arbitration by failing to timely pay arbitration fees…
Taking Mediation Seriously
Mediation has become an increasingly common feature of the dispute resolution landscape in Ireland. Gone are days when proposing mediation raised…
The Mediation Act, 2023: A Game Changer in Indian Dispute Resolution
In a significant development for the Indian legal landscape, the Mediation Act, 2023, received the President of India's assent on September 15, 2023…
Supreme Court of Victoria Affirms Judicial Restraint in Arbitral Appeals
In the realm of arbitration, the delicate balance between finality and fairness often finds itself at the heart of appellate scrutiny. The recent…
Smart Gain Shipping Co Ltd -v- Langlois Enterprises Ltd (The 'Globe Danae') - [2023] EWHC 1683
In upholding the decision of an LMAA Tribunal, the English High Court has held that a shipowner can make a recovery from Charterers in respect of…
The (new) AIAC Arbitration Rules 2023: Flexibility and Efficiency
On 22 August 2023, the Asian International Arbitration Centre (Malaysia) (“AIAC”) announced the publication of the AIAC Arbitration Rules 2023 (“the…
Mediation as a pillar of dispute resolution: it’s happening, embrace it
In a development that had been long trailed, reflecting issues of court capacity and the broader evolution of the role of ADR under the Civil…
‘Tuna bonds’ in Mozambique - Important arbitration decision from the Supreme Court on the proper approach to s.9 of the Arbitration Act 1996
Yesterday (20 September 2023), the Supreme Court handed down a key decision for all arbitration practitioners on the proper approach to applications…
Hon. Gary Nadler (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Santa Rosa and San Francisco
JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the…
The landscape of arbitrators in France
Pursuant to Article 1508 of the French Code of Civil Procedure (the “CCP”), parties to an international arbitration agreement are free to appoint…
Gall Newsletter- September 2023
Despite the city being noticeably quieter over the summer, we have been involved in several exciting initiatives including co-leading a joint CPD…
The Law Commission Publishes Its Final Report of Its Review of the UK Arbitration Act 1996
On 6 September 2023, the Law Commission published the long-awaited final report of its review of the UK Arbitration Act 1996 (the “Act”) and a draft…
The Philippine Intellectual Property Office Issues Revised Rules on Mediation Proceedings
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (“IPO”) has issued its Revised Rules on Mediation Proceedings, amending Office Order No. 154…
Evolution of Proceedings initiated under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1940 to their culmination under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 : Allahabad High Court Upholds Arbitration Award and Clarifies Key Provisions
In a recent judgment delivered by the Allahabad High Court, significant legal questions surrounding arbitration proceedings, specifically under the…