September 2010
Commodities Bulletin September 2010 – Enforcement of arbitration awards in the UAE
Arbitration News / 30 September 2010
The ability to enforce claims is usually an important consideration when entering an international sale of goods contract. A party...
Commodities Bulletin September 2010 – Enforcement of arbitration awards in the UAE
Arbitration News / 30 September 2010
The ability to enforce claims is usually an important consideration when entering an international sale of goods contract. A party...
Commodities Bulletin September 2010 – Enforcement of arbitration awards in the UAE
Arbitration News / 30 September 2010
The ability to enforce claims is usually an important consideration when entering an international sale of goods contract. A party...
Appeals from arbitration awards - update
Arbitration News / 30 September 2010
An arbitration award will almost always be final, but there are limited circumstances in which appeals to the High Court are possible under the Arbitration Act 1996. In summary, these circumstances are: (a) where the tribunal did not have the...
Appeals from arbitration awards - update
Arbitration News / 30 September 2010
An arbitration award will almost always be final, but there are limited circumstances in which appeals to the High Court are possible under the Arbitration Act 1996. In summary, these circumstances are: (a) where the tribunal did not have the...
Appeals from arbitration awards - update
Arbitration News / 30 September 2010
An arbitration award will almost always be final, but there are limited circumstances in which appeals to the High Court are possible under the Arbitration Act 1996. In summary, these circumstances are: (a) where the tribunal did not have the...
Appointment of arbitrators
Arbitration News / 29 September 2010
Arbitration clauses are commonly used in agreements within the Insurance sector. A recent decision of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales has rendered void an arbitration agreement which required that all arbitrators be members of a specific religious...
Appointment of arbitrators
Arbitration News / 29 September 2010
Arbitration clauses are commonly used in agreements within the Insurance sector. A recent decision of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales has rendered void an arbitration agreement which required that all arbitrators be members of a specific religious...
Appointment of arbitrators
Arbitration News / 29 September 2010
Arbitration clauses are commonly used in agreements within the Insurance sector. A recent decision of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales has rendered void an arbitration agreement which required that all arbitrators be members of a specific religious...
Further support to limit the 'Rough and Ready Procedure' - Brodyn revisited by the Court of Appeal
Adjudication News / 29 September 2010
In our August 2010 bulletin on the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (the Act) we noted that two cases had been referred to the Court of Appeal on the question of whether Brodyn Pty Ltd t/as...
Further support to limit the 'Rough and Ready Procedure' - Brodyn revisited by the Court of Appeal
Adjudication News / 29 September 2010
In our August 2010 bulletin on the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (the Act) we noted that two cases had been referred to the Court of Appeal on the question of whether Brodyn Pty Ltd t/as...
Further support to limit the 'Rough and Ready Procedure' - Brodyn revisited by the Court of Appeal
Adjudication News / 29 September 2010
In our August 2010 bulletin on the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (the Act) we noted that two cases had been referred to the Court of Appeal on the question of whether Brodyn Pty Ltd t/as...
International Arbitration in Scotland: A Bold, New Future
Arbitration News / 28 September 2010
International Arbitration in Scotland: ABold, New Future Joanna Dingwall* Comparative law; International commercial arbitration; Ireland; Scotland; Seat of arbitration Abstract With the entry into force of Scotland's cutting-edge Arbitration Act the stage is now set for Scotland to become a...
International Arbitration in Scotland: A Bold, New Future
Arbitration News / 28 September 2010
International Arbitration in Scotland: ABold, New Future Joanna Dingwall* Comparative law; International commercial arbitration; Ireland; Scotland; Seat of arbitration Abstract With the entry into force of Scotland's cutting-edge Arbitration Act the stage is now set for Scotland to become a...
International Arbitration in Scotland: A Bold, New Future
Arbitration News / 28 September 2010
International Arbitration in Scotland: ABold, New Future Joanna Dingwall* Comparative law; International commercial arbitration; Ireland; Scotland; Seat of arbitration Abstract With the entry into force of Scotland's cutting-edge Arbitration Act the stage is now set for Scotland to become a...
Landmark Victory for the Republic of Croatia
Arbitration News / 28 September 2010
The Republic of Croatia has won a victory in an international arbitration brought against it by Austrian company, Adria Beteiligungs GmbH (Adria). Adria had made a series of claims against the Republic of Croatia and demanded compensation in excess of...
Landmark Victory for the Republic of Croatia
Arbitration News / 28 September 2010
The Republic of Croatia has won a victory in an international arbitration brought against it by Austrian company, Adria Beteiligungs GmbH (Adria). Adria had made a series of claims against the Republic of Croatia and demanded compensation in excess of...
Landmark Victory for the Republic of Croatia
Arbitration News / 28 September 2010
The Republic of Croatia has won a victory in an international arbitration brought against it by Austrian company, Adria Beteiligungs GmbH (Adria). Adria had made a series of claims against the Republic of Croatia and demanded compensation in excess of...
Newsflash : Judicial Review of Adjudication Determinations - implications of the decision Chase Oyster Bar v Hamo Industries
Adjudication News / 28 September 2010
In our April update regarding the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (Act) we commented that it was only a matter of time before someone challenged the reasoning in Brodyn Pty Ltd v Davenport (2004) NSWCA...
Newsflash : Judicial Review of Adjudication Determinations - implications of the decision Chase Oyster Bar v Hamo Industries
Adjudication News / 28 September 2010
In our April update regarding the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (Act) we commented that it was only a matter of time before someone challenged the reasoning in Brodyn Pty Ltd v Davenport (2004) NSWCA...
Newsflash : Judicial Review of Adjudication Determinations - implications of the decision Chase Oyster Bar v Hamo Industries
Adjudication News / 28 September 2010
In our April update regarding the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (Act) we commented that it was only a matter of time before someone challenged the reasoning in Brodyn Pty Ltd v Davenport (2004) NSWCA...
Law Society issues practice note on judicial mediation
Mediation News / 28 September 2010
The Law Society's new practice note explains judicial mediation and how the role of the lawyer needs to be different in mediation to in an adversarial situation: "essential for the lawyers engaged in the mediation process to adopt a positive...
Law Society issues practice note on judicial mediation
Mediation News / 28 September 2010
The Law Society's new practice note explains judicial mediation and how the role of the lawyer needs to be different in mediation to in an adversarial situation: "essential for the lawyers engaged in the mediation process to adopt a positive...
Law Society issues practice note on judicial mediation
Mediation News / 28 September 2010
The Law Society's new practice note explains judicial mediation and how the role of the lawyer needs to be different in mediation to in an adversarial situation: "essential for the lawyers engaged in the mediation process to adopt a positive...
Guide to dispute resolution in Asia 2010/2011 (24 September 2010)
Arbitration News / 24 September 2010
Includes the following sections: Bangladesh / Cambodia / China / Hong Kong / India / Indonesia / Japan / Korea Kim / Malaysia / Pakistan / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam....
Guide to dispute resolution in Asia 2010/2011 (24 September 2010)
Arbitration News / 24 September 2010
Includes the following sections: Bangladesh / Cambodia / China / Hong Kong / India / Indonesia / Japan / Korea Kim / Malaysia / Pakistan / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam....
Guide to dispute resolution in Asia 2010/2011 (24 September 2010)
Arbitration News / 24 September 2010
Includes the following sections: Bangladesh / Cambodia / China / Hong Kong / India / Indonesia / Japan / Korea Kim / Malaysia / Pakistan / Philippines / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam....
The International Arbitration Review: England & Wales
Arbitration News / 23 September 2010
This chapter examines recent developments in English arbitration law and practice, and highlights the most important and interesting arbitration-related cases of 2009/2010....
The International Arbitration Review: England & Wales
Arbitration News / 23 September 2010
This chapter examines recent developments in English arbitration law and practice, and highlights the most important and interesting arbitration-related cases of 2009/2010....
The International Arbitration Review: England & Wales
Arbitration News / 23 September 2010
This chapter examines recent developments in English arbitration law and practice, and highlights the most important and interesting arbitration-related cases of 2009/2010....
TECH NOTES: E-briefs: Who needs paper any more?
CIArb News / 23 September 2010
In the first of a new series of technology notes, CIArb's new Technology Sub-Committee discusses the role of e-briefs in arbitration....
Australia reforms international arbitration legislation
Arbitration News / 23 September 2010
Just as Australia has modernised its international arbitration legislation, two state courts have distanced themselves from the infamous Queensland Court of Appeal decision of Eisenwerk Hensel Bayreuth Dipl-Ing Burkhardt Gmbh v Australian Granites Limited, one finding it was "plainly wrong"....
Australia reforms international arbitration legislation
Arbitration News / 23 September 2010
Just as Australia has modernised its international arbitration legislation, two state courts have distanced themselves from the infamous Queensland Court of Appeal decision of Eisenwerk Hensel Bayreuth Dipl-Ing Burkhardt Gmbh v Australian Granites Limited, one finding it was "plainly wrong"....
Australia reforms international arbitration legislation
Arbitration News / 23 September 2010
Just as Australia has modernised its international arbitration legislation, two state courts have distanced themselves from the infamous Queensland Court of Appeal decision of Eisenwerk Hensel Bayreuth Dipl-Ing Burkhardt Gmbh v Australian Granites Limited, one finding it was "plainly wrong"....
Connected Asia Pacific - September 2010 issue
Arbitration News / 23 September 2010
In this issue: New Zealand recent decisions on international sales and arbitration / Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act 2010 passed / Australian reforms international arbitration legislation / New Zealand FTA round-up / New international arbitration rules – UNCITRAL, SIAC, LCIA India /...
Connected Asia Pacific - September 2010 issue
Arbitration News / 23 September 2010
In this issue: New Zealand recent decisions on international sales and arbitration / Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act 2010 passed / Australian reforms international arbitration legislation / New Zealand FTA round-up / New international arbitration rules – UNCITRAL, SIAC, LCIA India /...
Connected Asia Pacific - September 2010 issue
Arbitration News / 23 September 2010
In this issue: New Zealand recent decisions on international sales and arbitration / Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act 2010 passed / Australian reforms international arbitration legislation / New Zealand FTA round-up / New international arbitration rules – UNCITRAL, SIAC, LCIA India /...
Alternative dispute resolution e-bulletin (22 September 2010)
Mediation News / 22 September 2010
Introduction Welcome to the September 2010 edition of our ADR e-bulletin. The past three months have witnessed judicial endorsements of ADR by both the first instance and appellate courts of England and Wales. Internationally, such endorsement has been echoed by...
Alternative dispute resolution e-bulletin (22 September 2010)
Mediation News / 22 September 2010
Introduction Welcome to the September 2010 edition of our ADR e-bulletin. The past three months have witnessed judicial endorsements of ADR by both the first instance and appellate courts of England and Wales. Internationally, such endorsement has been echoed by...
Alternative dispute resolution e-bulletin (22 September 2010)
Mediation News / 22 September 2010
Introduction Welcome to the September 2010 edition of our ADR e-bulletin. The past three months have witnessed judicial endorsements of ADR by both the first instance and appellate courts of England and Wales. Internationally, such endorsement has been echoed by...
Notice to members regarding new voting deadline for Trustee elections
CIArb News / 22 September 2010
Proportionate Liability and Arbitrations
Arbitration News / 21 September 2010
Includes: Key points / Background / Application to commercial arbitrations / Aquagenics Pty Ltd v Break O'Day Council / Murrumbidgee Irrigation Limited v Goodwood Services Pty Ltd / Avoiding the operation of proportionate liability / Future reform / Comment /...
Proportionate Liability and Arbitrations
Arbitration News / 21 September 2010
Includes: Key points / Background / Application to commercial arbitrations / Aquagenics Pty Ltd v Break O'Day Council / Murrumbidgee Irrigation Limited v Goodwood Services Pty Ltd / Avoiding the operation of proportionate liability / Future reform / Comment /...
Construction sector to benefit from Security of Payment reform
Adjudication News / 20 September 2010
Changes proposed to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (SOP Act) and the Contractors Debts Act 1997 look set to address perceived flaws in the current legislation, with improvements in the adjudication scheme, the exclusion of...
Construction sector to benefit from Security of Payment reform
Adjudication News / 20 September 2010
Changes proposed to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (SOP Act) and the Contractors Debts Act 1997 look set to address perceived flaws in the current legislation, with improvements in the adjudication scheme, the exclusion of...
Construction sector to benefit from Security of Payment reform
Adjudication News / 20 September 2010
Changes proposed to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (SOP Act) and the Contractors Debts Act 1997 look set to address perceived flaws in the current legislation, with improvements in the adjudication scheme, the exclusion of...
The UK’s Electricity Arbitration Association: Keeping pace with the electricity industry?
Arbitration News / 19 September 2010
In 1989, the Electricity Arbitration Association (the "EAA") was established in the UK to promote the efficient and economic resolution of disputes within the electricity supply industry....
The UK’s Electricity Arbitration Association: Keeping pace with the electricity industry?
Arbitration News / 19 September 2010
In 1989, the Electricity Arbitration Association (the "EAA") was established in the UK to promote the efficient and economic resolution of disputes within the electricity supply industry....
The UK’s Electricity Arbitration Association: Keeping pace with the electricity industry?
Arbitration News / 19 September 2010
In 1989, the Electricity Arbitration Association (the "EAA") was established in the UK to promote the efficient and economic resolution of disputes within the electricity supply industry....
International Arbitration: documentary evidence and the revised IBA rules (Japan dispute avoidance newsletter 97 (English))
Arbitration News / 17 September 2010
Arbitration is increasingly the preferred dispute resolution mechanism in international commercial contracts. Amongst other benefits, arbitration provides the privacy that commercial parties often seek when resolving disputes and, whereas difficulties may be encountered when attempting to enforce national court judgments...
International Arbitration: documentary evidence and the revised IBA rules (Japan dispute avoidance newsletter 97 (English))
Arbitration News / 17 September 2010
Arbitration is increasingly the preferred dispute resolution mechanism in international commercial contracts. Amongst other benefits, arbitration provides the privacy that commercial parties often seek when resolving disputes and, whereas difficulties may be encountered when attempting to enforce national court judgments...
International Arbitration: documentary evidence and the revised IBA rules (Japan dispute avoidance newsletter 97 (English))
Arbitration News / 17 September 2010
Arbitration is increasingly the preferred dispute resolution mechanism in international commercial contracts. Amongst other benefits, arbitration provides the privacy that commercial parties often seek when resolving disputes and, whereas difficulties may be encountered when attempting to enforce national court judgments...
Building Blocks - September 2010
Adjudication News / 16 September 2010
In this issue: Concurrent delay as the City Inn Limited v Shepherd Construction Limited [2010] CSIH 68 case appeal is reported / Contracts “in writing” and adjudicator’s jurisdiction - Aedifice Partnership Limited –v- Shah [2010] EWHC 2106 / Mistakes in...
Building Blocks - September 2010
Adjudication News / 16 September 2010
In this issue: Concurrent delay as the City Inn Limited v Shepherd Construction Limited [2010] CSIH 68 case appeal is reported / Contracts “in writing” and adjudicator’s jurisdiction - Aedifice Partnership Limited –v- Shah [2010] EWHC 2106 / Mistakes in...
Building Blocks - September 2010
Adjudication News / 16 September 2010
In this issue: Concurrent delay as the City Inn Limited v Shepherd Construction Limited [2010] CSIH 68 case appeal is reported / Contracts “in writing” and adjudicator’s jurisdiction - Aedifice Partnership Limited –v- Shah [2010] EWHC 2106 / Mistakes in...
General counsel update: 16 September 2010 (16 September 2010)
Arbitration News / 16 September 2010
This is the twenty-second in our series of general counsel updates which aim to summarise major developments in key areas....
General counsel update: 16 September 2010 (16 September 2010)
Arbitration News / 16 September 2010
This is the twenty-second in our series of general counsel updates which aim to summarise major developments in key areas....
General counsel update: 16 September 2010 (16 September 2010)
Arbitration News / 16 September 2010
This is the twenty-second in our series of general counsel updates which aim to summarise major developments in key areas....
Expert: Mediation can be key to resolving employee grievances
Mediation News / 15 September 2010
Acas and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have joined forces to produce a new set of guidelines aimed at reducing the number of grievance and discrimination hearings in the UK employment sector....
Expert: Mediation can be key to resolving employee grievances
Mediation News / 15 September 2010
Acas and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have joined forces to produce a new set of guidelines aimed at reducing the number of grievance and discrimination hearings in the UK employment sector....
Expert: Mediation can be key to resolving employee grievances
Mediation News / 15 September 2010
Acas and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have joined forces to produce a new set of guidelines aimed at reducing the number of grievance and discrimination hearings in the UK employment sector....
Supreme Arbitrazh Court confirms availability of interim relief in support of foreign arbitral proceedings (13 September 2010)
Arbitration News / 15 September 2010
On 30 August 2010 the Federal Court of Moscow Circuit Court reaffirmed interim measures granted by the Court of Appeal in July 2009 in support of the LCIA arbitration proceedings initiated by Edimax Limited (Cyprus) ("Edimax") against the Russian businessman,...
Supreme Arbitrazh Court confirms availability of interim relief in support of foreign arbitral proceedings (13 September 2010)
Arbitration News / 15 September 2010
On 30 August 2010 the Federal Court of Moscow Circuit Court reaffirmed interim measures granted by the Court of Appeal in July 2009 in support of the LCIA arbitration proceedings initiated by Edimax Limited (Cyprus) ("Edimax") against the Russian businessman,...
Supreme Arbitrazh Court confirms availability of interim relief in support of foreign arbitral proceedings (13 September 2010)
Arbitration News / 15 September 2010
On 30 August 2010 the Federal Court of Moscow Circuit Court reaffirmed interim measures granted by the Court of Appeal in July 2009 in support of the LCIA arbitration proceedings initiated by Edimax Limited (Cyprus) ("Edimax") against the Russian businessman,...
IRB Brasil Resseguros SA v CX Reinsurance Company Ltd
Arbitration News / 14 September 2010
The Commercial Court was asked to consider the appeal from the award (“Award”) of an arbitration tribunal (the “Tribunal”) in relation to six different individual cases concerning various reinsurance claims arising from the participation of IRB Brasil Resseguros SA (“IRB”)...
IRB Brasil Resseguros SA v CX Reinsurance Company Ltd
Arbitration News / 14 September 2010
The Commercial Court was asked to consider the appeal from the award (“Award”) of an arbitration tribunal (the “Tribunal”) in relation to six different individual cases concerning various reinsurance claims arising from the participation of IRB Brasil Resseguros SA (“IRB”)...
IRB Brasil Resseguros SA v CX Reinsurance Company Ltd
Arbitration News / 14 September 2010
The Commercial Court was asked to consider the appeal from the award (“Award”) of an arbitration tribunal (the “Tribunal”) in relation to six different individual cases concerning various reinsurance claims arising from the participation of IRB Brasil Resseguros SA (“IRB”)...
Extraordinary General Meeting
CIArb News / 14 September 2010
Extraordinary General Meeting An Extraordinary General Meeting ('EGM') takes place on Wednesday 27th October, 18:30 at 12 Bloomsbury Square....
Current Trends in U.S. Patent Litigation: How to Succeed in “Rocket Docket” Courts, the ITC, and Arbitration
Arbitration News / 13 September 2010
Defending a charge of patent infringement in U.S. courts has never been easy, but recent trends in U.S. patent litigation have significantly increased the pressure on accused infringers. Patent owners now tend to concentrate infringement filings in a relatively small...
Current Trends in U.S. Patent Litigation: How to Succeed in “Rocket Docket” Courts, the ITC, and Arbitration
Arbitration News / 13 September 2010
Defending a charge of patent infringement in U.S. courts has never been easy, but recent trends in U.S. patent litigation have significantly increased the pressure on accused infringers. Patent owners now tend to concentrate infringement filings in a relatively small...
Current Trends in U.S. Patent Litigation: How to Succeed in “Rocket Docket” Courts, the ITC, and Arbitration
Arbitration News / 13 September 2010
Defending a charge of patent infringement in U.S. courts has never been easy, but recent trends in U.S. patent litigation have significantly increased the pressure on accused infringers. Patent owners now tend to concentrate infringement filings in a relatively small...
Contractors giving notice need to ensure they comply precisely with contract requirements in extension of time or loss and expense clauses
Adjudication News / 13 September 2010
A party can wriggle out of adjudication today by claiming there is no contract in writing. But once the new Construction Act comes into force, that excuse will no longer run....
Contractors giving notice need to ensure they comply precisely with contract requirements in extension of time or loss and expense clauses
Adjudication News / 13 September 2010
A party can wriggle out of adjudication today by claiming there is no contract in writing. But once the new Construction Act comes into force, that excuse will no longer run....
Contractors giving notice need to ensure they comply precisely with contract requirements in extension of time or loss and expense clauses
Adjudication News / 13 September 2010
A party can wriggle out of adjudication today by claiming there is no contract in writing. But once the new Construction Act comes into force, that excuse will no longer run....
The Commercial Court rules that vessel chartered on NYPE terms remains on hire whilst detained by pirates
Arbitration News / 10 September 2010
In an important ruling for the maritime industry, the London Commercial Court has upheld the unanimous decision of an eminent arbitration tribunal that a vessel chartered on the NYPE 46 form which was seized by pirates remained on hire whilst...
The Commercial Court rules that vessel chartered on NYPE terms remains on hire whilst detained by pirates
Arbitration News / 10 September 2010
In an important ruling for the maritime industry, the London Commercial Court has upheld the unanimous decision of an eminent arbitration tribunal that a vessel chartered on the NYPE 46 form which was seized by pirates remained on hire whilst...
The Commercial Court rules that vessel chartered on NYPE terms remains on hire whilst detained by pirates
Arbitration News / 10 September 2010
In an important ruling for the maritime industry, the London Commercial Court has upheld the unanimous decision of an eminent arbitration tribunal that a vessel chartered on the NYPE 46 form which was seized by pirates remained on hire whilst...
Jivraj v Hashwani - an update
Arbitration News / 10 September 2010
This article provides an update on the practical implications of the Court of Appeal's decision in Hashwani v Jivraj [2010] EWCA Civ 712. In Jivraj v Hashwani, the Court of Appeal held that an arbitration agreement which provided that only...
Jivraj v Hashwani - an update
Arbitration News / 10 September 2010
This article provides an update on the practical implications of the Court of Appeal's decision in Hashwani v Jivraj [2010] EWCA Civ 712. In Jivraj v Hashwani, the Court of Appeal held that an arbitration agreement which provided that only...
Jivraj v Hashwani - an update
Arbitration News / 10 September 2010
This article provides an update on the practical implications of the Court of Appeal's decision in Hashwani v Jivraj [2010] EWCA Civ 712. In Jivraj v Hashwani, the Court of Appeal held that an arbitration agreement which provided that only...
Take care when placing limits on your choice of arbitrators
Arbitration News / 09 September 2010
In the recent English case of Jivraj v Hashwani the English Court of Appeal considered an arbitration clause which required that "all arbitrators shall be respected members of the Ismaili community"....
Take care when placing limits on your choice of arbitrators
Arbitration News / 09 September 2010
In the recent English case of Jivraj v Hashwani the English Court of Appeal considered an arbitration clause which required that "all arbitrators shall be respected members of the Ismaili community"....
Take care when placing limits on your choice of arbitrators
Arbitration News / 09 September 2010
In the recent English case of Jivraj v Hashwani the English Court of Appeal considered an arbitration clause which required that "all arbitrators shall be respected members of the Ismaili community"....
Challenges to Arbitration Awards
Arbitration News / 08 September 2010
The dispute in B v A arose from a Share Sale Agreement between Spanish companies, which was written in English, but governed by Spanish law. It provided for disputes to be referred to arbitration in London under the rules of...
Challenges to Arbitration Awards
Arbitration News / 08 September 2010
The dispute in B v A arose from a Share Sale Agreement between Spanish companies, which was written in English, but governed by Spanish law. It provided for disputes to be referred to arbitration in London under the rules of...
Challenges to Arbitration Awards
Arbitration News / 08 September 2010
The dispute in B v A arose from a Share Sale Agreement between Spanish companies, which was written in English, but governed by Spanish law. It provided for disputes to be referred to arbitration in London under the rules of...
The modernisation of international commercial arbitration
Arbitration News / 08 September 2010
In recent decades, we have seen a dramatic increase in the volume of international trade and commerce. As disputes arising out of transnational commercial contracts also increase, there has been a corresponding growth in parties resorting to international commercial arbitration...
The modernisation of international commercial arbitration
Arbitration News / 08 September 2010
In recent decades, we have seen a dramatic increase in the volume of international trade and commerce. As disputes arising out of transnational commercial contracts also increase, there has been a corresponding growth in parties resorting to international commercial arbitration...
The modernisation of international commercial arbitration
Arbitration News / 08 September 2010
In recent decades, we have seen a dramatic increase in the volume of international trade and commerce. As disputes arising out of transnational commercial contracts also increase, there has been a corresponding growth in parties resorting to international commercial arbitration...
Australia - the next big thing on the international arbitration stage?
Arbitration News / 08 September 2010
Australia has been taking some big steps to attract international arbitration to its shores. With a growing number of international disputes being referred to arbitration, will Australia be the next major arbitral centre?...
Australia - the next big thing on the international arbitration stage?
Arbitration News / 08 September 2010
Australia has been taking some big steps to attract international arbitration to its shores. With a growing number of international disputes being referred to arbitration, will Australia be the next major arbitral centre?...
Australia - the next big thing on the international arbitration stage?
Arbitration News / 08 September 2010
Australia has been taking some big steps to attract international arbitration to its shores. With a growing number of international disputes being referred to arbitration, will Australia be the next major arbitral centre?...
Third Circuit Confirms That Parties Cannot Opt Out Of Federal Arbitration Act Vacatur Standards Absent Clear Intent
Arbitration News / 07 September 2010
On August 18, 2010, in the matter of Joel S. Ario, Insurance Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in his official capacity as the statutory liquidator of Legion Insurance Company, et al. v. The Underwriting Members of Syndicate 53 at...
Third Circuit Confirms That Parties Cannot Opt Out Of Federal Arbitration Act Vacatur Standards Absent Clear Intent
Arbitration News / 07 September 2010
On August 18, 2010, in the matter of Joel S. Ario, Insurance Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in his official capacity as the statutory liquidator of Legion Insurance Company, et al. v. The Underwriting Members of Syndicate 53 at...
Third Circuit Confirms That Parties Cannot Opt Out Of Federal Arbitration Act Vacatur Standards Absent Clear Intent
Arbitration News / 07 September 2010
Third Circuit Confirms That Parties Cannot Opt Out Of Federal Arbitration Act Vacatur Standards Absent Clear Intent On August 18, 2010, in the matter of Joel S. Ario, Insurance Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in his official capacity as...
Russia: New Regulation of Mediation
Mediation News / 07 September 2010
Russia has introduced a formal mechanism for mediation. But could it be considered a little too formal? Until recently mediation has been used in Russia within a legal vacuum....
Russia: New Regulation of Mediation
Mediation News / 07 September 2010
Russia has introduced a formal mechanism for mediation. But could it be considered a little too formal? Until recently mediation has been used in Russia within a legal vacuum....
Russia: New Regulation of Mediation
Mediation News / 07 September 2010
Russia has introduced a formal mechanism for mediation. But could it be considered a little too formal? Until recently mediation has been used in Russia within a legal vacuum....
Employment Matters Bite Size - September 2010
Arbitration News / 06 September 2010
Includes: Equality Act in force next month / Voyeurism and exhibitionism do not amount to a ‘disability’ / Code of practice on equal pay / Employee benefits not as beneficial to employers / Arbitrators are ‘employees’ under religious regulations /...
Employment Matters Bite Size - September 2010
Arbitration News / 06 September 2010
Includes: Equality Act in force next month / Voyeurism and exhibitionism do not amount to a ‘disability’ / Code of practice on equal pay / Employee benefits not as beneficial to employers / Arbitrators are ‘employees’ under religious regulations /...
Employment Matters Bite Size - September 2010
Arbitration News / 06 September 2010
Includes: Equality Act in force next month / Voyeurism and exhibitionism do not amount to a ‘disability’ / Code of practice on equal pay / Employee benefits not as beneficial to employers / Arbitrators are ‘employees’ under religious regulations /...
Adjudicator Bias
Adjudication News / 06 September 2010
Opposing the enforcement of an adjudicator's decision is rarely an easy task, with very limited grounds available. It can be particularly difficult to establish a breach of the rules of natural justice by reason of, for example, an adjudicator's bias....
Adjudicator Bias
Adjudication News / 06 September 2010
Opposing the enforcement of an adjudicator's decision is rarely an easy task, with very limited grounds available. It can be particularly difficult to establish a breach of the rules of natural justice by reason of, for example, an adjudicator's bias....
Adjudicator Bias
Adjudication News / 06 September 2010
Opposing the enforcement of an adjudicator's decision is rarely an easy task, with very limited grounds available. It can be particularly difficult to establish a breach of the rules of natural justice by reason of, for example, an adjudicator's bias....
Investment Treaty Arbitration - A nutshell
Arbitration News / 02 September 2010
Significant amounts of money have been awarded and paid to investors who brought claims against states, or state entities....
Investment Treaty Arbitration - A nutshell
Arbitration News / 02 September 2010
Significant amounts of money have been awarded and paid to investors who brought claims against states, or state entities....
Investment Treaty Arbitration - A nutshell
Arbitration News / 02 September 2010
Significant amounts of money have been awarded and paid to investors who brought claims against states, or state entities....
CIArb Journal goes online
CIArb News / 02 September 2010
We are pleased to announce that a searchable library of CIArb's academic journal Arbitration -The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management - is now available online for CIArb members....
Construction and infrastructure updater - August 2010
Adjudication News / 02 September 2010
In this issue: Introduction / Extensions of time: concurrent delay / Set-off / Service of documents: time bars / Adjudication: time limits for delivery of decision / Adjudication: bias of adjudicator....
Construction and infrastructure updater - August 2010
Adjudication News / 02 September 2010
In this issue: Introduction / Extensions of time: concurrent delay / Set-off / Service of documents: time bars / Adjudication: time limits for delivery of decision / Adjudication: bias of adjudicator....
Construction and infrastructure updater - August 2010
Adjudication News / 02 September 2010
In this issue: Introduction / Extensions of time: concurrent delay / Set-off / Service of documents: time bars / Adjudication: time limits for delivery of decision / Adjudication: bias of adjudicator....
The Rise of Bilateral Investment Treaties: Protecting Foreign Investments and Arbitration
Arbitration News / 02 September 2010
The Rise of Bilateral Investment Treaties Political risk is unavoidable in any international investment transaction. Governments often reshuffle the rules of the game for legitimate and not so legitimate reasons, and this can negatively a#12;ect both the prospects for and...
The Rise of Bilateral Investment Treaties: Protecting Foreign Investments and Arbitration
Arbitration News / 02 September 2010
The Rise of Bilateral Investment Treaties Political risk is unavoidable in any international investment transaction. Governments often reshuffle the rules of the game for legitimate and not so legitimate reasons, and this can negatively a#12;ect both the prospects for and...
The Rise of Bilateral Investment Treaties: Protecting Foreign Investments and Arbitration
Arbitration News / 02 September 2010
The Rise of Bilateral Investment Treaties Political risk is unavoidable in any international investment transaction. Governments often reshuffle the rules of the game for legitimate and not so legitimate reasons, and this can negatively a#12;ect both the prospects for and...