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International Arbitration Is Not Just “Going to Court Abroad”
Many Vietnamese businesses encounter international arbitration only when negotiating a cross-border contract or after a dispute has already arisen.
DIFC Proposes Significant Reforms to Arbitration Law
The 30-day public consultation period for the DIFC’s proposed amendments to its Arbitration Law closed on 10 July 2026, and the proposals deserve…
Managing Financial Risk in DRC Investments
Investment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to expand across mining, energy, infrastructure, telecommunications and other strategic…
Referring disputes to an ad hoc DAB under the FIDIC form
Under the standard FIDIC form (both 1999 and 2017), the basic default position is that obtaining a Dispute Adjudication Board (“DAB”) decision is a…
浅析英国高等法院最新判决对于“Banking Days”的认定及影响
本文浅析英国高等法院商务法庭在The Songa Coral〔2026〕EWHC 1559 (Comm) 案中对“Banking Days”（银行日）的最新认定。法院明确…
Natural justice challenges to adjudicators’ awards: what the latest cases tell us - Premier Modular Limited v Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Statutory adjudication in construction disputes was introduced in the UK over 25 years ago. Its success is largely down to the fact that it provides…
Jurisdiction and enforcement: challenges in disputes with parties based in the Russian Federation
One of the many consequences of geopolitical tensions surrounding the Russian Federation has been the impact on jurisdictional challenges arising in…
When Arbitration is Illusory: A Cautionary Lesson from the NSW Court of Appeal
In an important decision for the aviation sector, the New South Wales Court of Appeal in Dnata Airport Services Pty Ltd v Polar Air Cargo Worldwide…
State immunity and enforcement of ICSID arbitration awards
This Supreme Court decision concerned the application of state immunity in the context of the enforcement of ICSID arbitration awards in the UK. On…
Introducing the new International Chamber of Commerce 2026 Arbitration Rules
The International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) new Rules of Arbitration (the “2026 Rules”) came into force on 1 June 2026, replacing the…
Managing competition disputes: strategy, risk and private enforcement in the US
The United States has moved from scepticism about arbitrating antitrust claims to treating arbitration as the default if the parties’ agreement…
What does the Supreme Court judgment in The Lila Lisbon mean in practice for ship-owners?
On 22 July 2026, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in The Lila Lisbon [2026] UKSC 23, bringing to an end a long running dispute that was…
Hon. Michael E. Hegarty (Ret.) Selected as Law Week Colorado’s 2026 Barrister’s Best Mediator
JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. Michael E. Hegarty (Ret.) has…
Time Limits for Challenging Arbitral Awards
A recent decision of the Commercial Court, E v F [2026] EWHC 1493 (Comm), has re-affirmed the strict approach English courts take to the statutory…
Arbitration in Saudi Arabia: Unpacking the SCCA’s Landmark Country Report
On 1 July 2026, the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration ("SCCA") published a landmark report on how Saudi courts approach arbitration. The Report…
Un tribunal rejette des demandes de mise sous séquestre en faveur de procédures d’arbitrage en cours
Dans l’affaire Alberta Finance & Mortgage Corporation v. Westana Asset Management Corp., la Cour du Banc du Roi de l’Alberta (la « Cour ») a rejeté…
Managing Construction Risk Through Contracts, Insurance and Early ADR
Commercial and residential construction projects expose property owners and general contractors to significant risks arising from personal injury…
Episode 14: Changes to the ICC Arbitration Rules
Episode 14 explores reforms to the ICC Arbitration Rules and their implications for international arbitration. This Episode examines how the new…
Nouveautés utiles à retenir, en vigueur depuis juin 2026, en matière contractuelle et d’arbitrage
Depuis le mois de juin 2026 la Cour de cassation a précisé les conditions de validité de la clause résolutoire et le nouveau Règlement CCI est entré…
Health Choice Now Loses Arbitration Bid in TCPA Claim Involving C4R and What If Media Group Websites Because of Surprisingly Sloppy Wording
The wording of disclosures matters. Weird to say in a world where people use GenAI slop to suffice as terms and conditions. But if you expect a court…
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 294
The Supreme Court has upheld the Court of Appeal decision on the recoverability of loss of bargain damages under clause 14 of the Norwegian Saleform…
Arbitration Under Geopolitical Pressure - Risk Allocation And Enforcement Challenges: Part One
Geopolitical tensions-trade wars, sanctions and strategic competition-increasingly disrupt commercial contracts, generate disputes and complicate…
Supreme Court Reaffirms The Primacy of Consumer Jurisdiction: Admitted Consumer Complaints Cannot be Referred to Arbitration
In T.K.A. Padmanabhan v. Abhiyan Cooperative Group Housing Society Ltd. (Civil Appeal No. 10724 of 2016, decided on June 04, 2026), the Supreme Court…
Knowledge Is Not Notice: When Does the Clock Really Start on Challenging an Arbitral Award in the UAE?
Dubai Court of Cassation, Appeal No. 24 of 2025, judgment dated 29 June 2026A party loses an arbitration. It sees the award. It is even handed a copy…
Ninth Circuit Joins Sister Circuits in Answering Threshold Question Under the EFAA
In Combs v. Netflix, Inc., No. 25-3164, __ F.4th __, 2026 WL 1974172 (9th Cir. July 8, 2026), the Ninth Circuit resolved an issue of first impression…
Maritime arbitration in numbers: London rebounds as Singapore and Hong Kong maintain momentum
In its seventh edition, HFW’s new report, “Maritime Arbitration in Numbers: London Rebounds as Singapore and Hong Kong Maintain Momentum”, provides a…
The Legality of the U.S. Abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
On January 3, 2026, the United States military abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros from his residence in Caracas and transported him…
Automatic Termination Clause Ruling and ICC Updates: Changes in Contract Law and Arbitration
Since June 2026, the Cour de cassation has clarified the conditions governing the validity of automatic termination clauses, and the new ICC Rules…
German Disputes Bites - Arbitration vs Litigation: Cheapest on paper is often the wrong metric
Cost is usually discussed in the wrong way. The instinctive question is which forum is cheaper. Arbitration and litigation generate costs differently…
Argentina introduces regulator-led conciliation for passenger claims
Argentina has introduced a new regulator-led conciliation mechanism for passenger air transport disputes, creating an additional avenue for the…