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Hong Kong courts reject allegations of arbitrator bias and lack of independence and impartiality
The Hong Kong courts recently rejected allegations of arbitrator bias and a lack of independence and impartiality in three separate decisions…
The Paris International Arbitration Newsletter - September 2026
The Paris Court of Appeal addressed this very practical question in its decision of 28 July 2026, examining the due process ground raised against a…
Арбітражний Регламент ІСС 2026 року: основні зміни та їх практичне значення
Міжнародний арбітражний суд при Міжнародній Торговій Палаті (ІСС) залишається найпопулярнішою арбітражною інституцією у світі, чий оновлений…
The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: Key Changes and What They Mean in Practice
The ICC International Court of Arbitration remains the world’s most preferred arbitral institution. Its revised Rules of Arbitration entered into…
La Cour d’appel de la Colombie-Britannique annule une sentence sur des dépens d’arbitrage, les parties n’ayant pu présenter des observations
Dans l’affaire Green Light Solutions Corp. v. Kern BSG Management Ltd. (en anglais seulement), la Cour d’appel de la Colombie-Britannique (la « CACB…
“Unforeseeable” Does Not Mean Unimaginable: The High Court Draws a Line on Force Majeure
A dispute arose from the sale of Ukrainian corn after the sellers invoked force majeure when Black Sea Grain Initiative inspections were suspended…
Merits by the back door? Singapore High Court rejects challenge to arbitral award on the merits disguised as a jurisdictional and procedural challenge
The Singapore High Court’s decision in DVV v DVW and another matter [2026] SGHC 164 is a reminder that Singapore courts will not entertain attempts…
Hon. Mary E. Wiss (Ret.) Joins JAMS in San Francisco
JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, today announced that Hon. Mary E. Wiss (Ret.)…
Why Commercial Arbitral Awards are so Difficult to Appeal
Ontario’s Arbitration Act represents one of many efforts by the State to delegate the adjudicative function to non-judicial decision-makers. Where…
A DIFC First: Hadef Obtains Full Set-Aside of an Arbitration Award in the DIFC Court of First Instance and resists the summary enforcement of a USD 628 million award
Two recent DIFC Courts cases in which our firm has been involved: Princeton v Persephone and Oliwia v Omysha illustrate the DIFC Courts’ changing…
Hon. Alan S. Trust (Ret.) Joins JAMS in New York
JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. Alan S. Trust…
International Arbitration in Latin America: A Region at the Crossroads of Reform, Resistance, and Record Caseloads (2024-2026)
This article examines the latest developments in international arbitration across Latin America during the period 2024-2026, a period marked by…
Can a Tax Invoice create a binding arbitration clause?
Indian arbitration law has long moved beyond the idea that an arbitration agreement must always sit inside a formally signed and carefully negotiated…
Singapore’s global supply chain role: connecting markets and managing risks
Singapore plays a critical role in the global supply chain by connecting producers, businesses and consumers across Asia and the wider world. Located…
#SCOTUS Will Consider Whether Federal or State Law Governs Estoppel Under the NY Convention
On Sept. 28, the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to consider whether to hear Indian Harbor Ins. Co. v. Town of Vinton, No. 25-1383, a case arising…
非洲微电网投资：监管合规与风险防控实务要点
目前，撒哈拉以南非洲仍有超过5亿人口未能接入电网，传统的中央集中式电网扩展受限于地理分散、人口密度低、建设成本高等因素，难以在短期内覆盖偏远地区…
Finality Is Not Infallibility: The Case for Appeals on Questions of Law in Hong Kong Arbitration
Whether Hong Kong should permit appeals on questions of law in arbitration is no longer an abstract question. It now arises as part of the broader…
Procedural fairness sets a high bar: Victorian court enforces $1.5m award despite fairness challenge
The latest arbitration enforcement decision in the Victorian Supreme Court continues the longstanding policy of minimal intervention by the courts…
Is the World Shifting Towards Ex Parte Preliminary Orders in Arbitration? A Global Perspective
Arbitration draws much of its legitimacy from the principle that both sides should ordinarily be heard before an adverse order is made. Historically…
Arbitration and Disclosure: A Practical Guide for Hong Kong-Listed Companies
A Hong Kong-listed company receives a notice of arbitration involving a substantial claim that could be material to its financial position. Across…
Australia's 2026 privacy reforms: a first look at pivotal new changes
The latest arbitration enforcement decision in the Victorian Supreme Court continues the longstanding policy of minimal intervention by the courts…
J&K and Ladakh High Court Upholds Arbitral Award for Delay, Idle Charges and Escalation
The Hon’ble High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar, in J&K Lakes & Waterways Development Authority & Ors. V. Mohammad Amin Shah (A.A…
终局性不等于绝对正确：论香港仲裁中法律问题上诉机制之必要
香港是否应容许就仲裁中的法律问题提出上诉，已不再是一项抽象命题。该问题现正置于香港整体检视《仲裁条例》的改革背景下重新审视。有关检讨工作源于行政长官《2025年施政报告》后的政策推动，并由仲裁法改革工作小组跟进。检讨范围涵盖仲裁裁决的救济机制、仲裁庭的管辖权及权力、争议事项的可仲裁性，以及程序现代化等多个层面。在此更广泛的改革进程中，是否应将现行针对法律问题的上诉机制改为默示适用、但容许当事人排除，无疑是其中最重要的议题之一。…
Relief Beyond Arbitration’s Scope Cannot Sustain an Arbitral Award: Delhi High Court
The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi, in National Highways Authority of India v. The Louis Berger Group Inc. JV with M/s. COWI A/S (O.M.P. (COMM)…
The Specialized Court and the Enforcement Question: An Essential Condition for Developing the Arbitration Ecosystem in Ho Chi Minh City
The establishment of an International Financial Centre in Vietnam calls for a dispute Resolution mechanism that is modern, specialized and consistent…
Compensating the Void: UAE Tortious Liability for Unauthorized Arbitration Agreements and the Revival of Set-Aside Awards
The annulment of an arbitral award due to a strict procedural defect is often a frustrating experience for a prevailing party. A common scenario…
Hague-Visby Rules: Interpretation of “suit” and the deck cargo exception
The Court of Appeal has handed down its judgment in the case “TAIKOO BRILLIANCE”,1 an interesting case involving a number of questions relating to…
Revised TCC Guide confirms ADR's place in the case management toolkit
The fourth edition of the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) Guide (the Guide) was published on 1 July 2026. Given the common law, statutory and…
Finality Is Not Infallibility: The Case for Appeals on Questions of Law in Hong Kong Arbitration
Whether Hong Kong should permit appeals on questions of law in arbitration is no longer an abstract question. It now arises as part of the broader…
Reflections on ABA Formal Opinion 518 and the Lawyer-Mediator’s Role
On October 15, 2025, the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility issued Formal Opinion 518 titled “A Lawyer’s Duties to…