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Singapore as a global hub for international dispute resolution
As cross-border commerce becomes more complex, disputes increasingly cut across multiple jurisdictions, governing laws and enforcement regimes…
Determining the governing law of arbitration in the UK, the DIFC and India: a comparative analysis
Identifying the law that governs an arbitration agreement is not a mere technical nicety. It determines the validity, scope and interpretation of the…
Mass Arbitration Series, Part 3: The AAA’s Procedures
The Arbitration Acumen Podcast concludes its series on mass arbitration with a discussion with Adam Shoneck, Vice President for business development…
The BIMCO CII Clause: A Trap for the Unwary Time Charterer
The BIMCO CII Clause was meant to be the industry’s roadmap for carbon‑efficiency compliance. Instead, it has become a flashpoint — giving owners…
Arbitration on the rise: a faster alternative to Family Court
A recent article by the Financial Times reports a significant rise in separating couples choosing to arbitrate and explains that the number of…
Singapore Aligns With England and Hong Kong on Preconditions to Arbitration
Singapore Court rules that noncompliance with preconditions to arbitration goes to the admissibility of the claims and not the tribunal's…
ADR Explored
In our recent article, we looked at the growing importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”), and the measures the Court will take to ensure…
From ice rinks to arbitration rooms: How the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) handles Winter Olympic disputes
Every four years, the Winter Olympics highlight peak athletic performance, where split seconds decide medal winners. Behind this, the Court of…
case in point February, 2026
A. Power of Indian civil courts to grant anti-arbitration injunction in foreign-seated arbitration proceedings: The Delhi High Court held that Indian…
English Commercial Court upholds rare successful section 67 jurisdiction challenge to award
The case turned on whether a US law firm ("C") entered into a contract with a third-party service provider ("P") as principal only or as agent for…
The Constitutional Court of Montenegro intervenes in a dispute over arbitrability of a claim under an agreement for lease of immovable located in Montenegro
On 9 February 2026, the Constitutional Court of Montenegro announced that it set aside a 2025 decision of the Supreme Court of Montenegro. The…
Hon. Robyn A. Millenacker, Retired Judge, Ransey County District Court Joins JAMS in Minneapolis
Minneapolis - JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Robyn A. Millenacker…
Case Brief: Ankhim Holdings Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Zaveri Construction Pvt.
The judgment in Ankhim Holdings Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. V. Zaveri Construction Pvt. Ltd. was delivered by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in…
Paris Court of Appeal confirms exequatur of ICC award while staying enforcement to protect a party’s rights
In a significant decision for international arbitration in France, the Paris Court of Appeal confirmed the exequatur of an ICC award in favour of…
Hon. Daniel Weinstein (Ret.) Honored With the James F. Henry Award by the Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution
Sacramento, Calif. - JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, is pleased to announce that Hon. Daniel Weinstein…
Reaffirming the sanctity of party autonomy: Balaji Steel Trade v Fludor Benin SA & Ors.
The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the principle of party autonomy in arbitration by rejecting an application to appoint an arbitrator under…
Commercial Disputes Weekly - Issue 273
"The fact that the exercise of construction is presently required to be undertaken in the context of an adjudication enforcement is not of relevance…
Droit canadien des régimes de retraite et des avantages sociaux : survol de 2025 et perspectives pour 2026
L’année 2025 a apporté son lot de développements notables dans le domaine du droit des régimes de retraite et des avantages sociaux au Canada, dont…
Developer Liable to Contractor for Misrepresentations Regarding Project Funding
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a jury verdict finding that a developer and its founder defrauded a contractor by misrepresenting…
Nigeria v VR Global Partners LP & Ors - English Court of Appeal reaffirms robust case management powers in third-party cost claim
On 23 January 2026, the Court of Appeal delivered an important judgment in The Federal Republic of Nigeria v VR Global Partners LP & Ors, reaffirming…
Injunctive Relief in Another Form? Cayman Court's Jurisdiction to Appoint JPLs Despite Ongoing Arbitration
In Peakwave Investment Management Ltd v Energy Evolution GP Ltd ,[1] the Grand Court confirmed that it has jurisdiction to appoint provisional…
Frozen Files: CAS at Milano Cortina Edition 2
Edition 2 - Monday 16 February 2026 Since our last edition of the Frozen Files (found here), the nail-biting competition on show on the slopes of…
Comparative insights into 2024 arbitration statistics from leading institutions
Each year, arbitral institutions release statistical reports that shed light on global arbitration trends. In this note, we review the 2024…
Mandatory Pre-Litigation Mediation under Section 12A From Legislative Intent to Judicial Finality
The contemporary world’s desire for profit and comfort, along with the growing eagerness to fulfil them, has led to many new businesses sprouting…
Modernisierung des Schiedsverfahrensrechts im zweiten Anlauf
Bereits mit der Ermöglichung von Commercial Courts hat der deutsche Gesetzgeber gezeigt, dass Deutschland als Streitbeilegungsstandort wieder…
B.C. Court of Appeal Reinforces Key Lessons for Managing Construction Delay Claims
In CIMIC Morningstar Investments Ltd. v. Chandos Construction Ltd., 2026 BCCA 2, the British Columbia Court of Appeal refused leave to appeal an…
8 Enforcement Risks in Vietnam That Even Litigation Law Firms Cannot Ignore
Even if your company wins in a court case and a favourable judgement is issued, recovery does not happen automatically. In Vietnam, many…
Practical guidance on enforcement of court or arbitration decisions in France
Congratulations! You just won your case! Winning in court or arbitration is a big milestone. But a judgment or award does not automatically mean…
Enforcement against sovereigns
In this Episode, Duncan Bagshaw joins David Milligan to discuss the key considerations for investors negotiating contracts with sovereign states to…
Spotlight on Non-party Document Production Orders for Arbitration from England and Wales
In English seated arbitrations, a Tribunal’s authority derives from the parties’ agreement to arbitrate. This principle fundamentally limits the…