This blog post was first published on the Practical Law Arbitration blog.
The use of international arbitration has expanded over the years to encompass a wide array of sectors. For example, while the majority of financial services disputes still
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This blog post was first published on the Practical Law Arbitration blog.
The use of international arbitration has expanded over the years to encompass a wide array of sectors. For example, while the majority of financial services disputes still…
The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution, a New York-based organisation offering Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services, has recently announced the launch of a new specialised panel of neutrals, commissioned to deal with cybersecurity disputes. The Cyber Panel is…
The International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) has announced that it will open a new arbitration centre in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”), Abu Dhabi’s financial freezone located in the Al Maryah Island, which began operating in 2014. The centre will…
The Hong Kong High Court has appointed receivers over shares in a Hong Kong company as an interim measure to preserve the status quo and the value of the shares, pending the outcome of CIETAC arbitration proceedings in mainland China.…
On Wednesday, 14 June 2017, two sets of amendments to Hong Kong’s arbitration law were passed to clarify that:
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On 21 February 2017, the Paris Court of Appeal set aside an UNCITRAL award on international public policy grounds due to serious indications of money laundering. Allegations of corruption and criminal activity have been used increasingly in recent years…
The PRC Supreme People’s Court recently announced changes promoting arbitration between companies incorporated in pilot free trade zones:
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On 1 March 2017, the new arbitration rules of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) came into force, replacing the 2012 rules.
The 2017 VIAC Rules include the following changes:
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Following the previous post, please click here for a comprehensive review of the new ICC expedited procedure rules which we published on PLC’s website on 1st March 2017.
The revised ICC Rules of Arbitration are in effect as of today, 1 March 2017. The Rules were revised to increase efficiency and accountability in ICC arbitrations and, most significantly, the revised Rules provide for a new expedited procedure that…