In Noble Resources International Pte. Ltd v. Shanghai Good Credit International Trade Co., Ltd. (2016) Hu 01 Xie Wai Ren No. 1, the Shanghai No.1 Intermediate People’s Court in a judgment dated 11 August 2017 refused recognition and enforcement of
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ARBlog, published by Hogan Lovells, focuses on international arbitration and dispute resolution. It covers topics such as arbitration procedures, arbitrator duties and impartiality, dispute avoidance mechanisms including mediation and dispute boards, and innovations in arbitration practice like digitalization and remote hearings. The blog discusses legal developments and case law relevant to arbitration, including issues of arbitrator disclosure and bias, efficiency in construction arbitration, and management of arbitration proceedings. It also addresses arbitration in specific sectors such as insurance and construction, providing insights into procedural and substantive arbitration challenges.
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Will life sciences provide a growth injection for international arbitration?
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…
CPR Appoints New Cyber Panel Ahead of Anticipated Increase in Data Security Disputes
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…
ICC opens in the Abu Dhabi Global Market
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…
Hong Kong court appoints receivers to preserve assets in aid of arbitral proceedings in China
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.…
Updates to Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance: third party funding and arbitration over IP rights
On Wednesday, 14 June 2017, two sets of amendments to Hong Kong’s arbitration law were passed to clarify that:
- third party funding of arbitration, mediation and related proceedings is permitted under Hong Kong law, and
- disputes over intellectual property rights (“IPRs”)
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Somewhere beyond the seen: Paris Court of Appeal sets aside an award on the basis of serious indications of money laundering after considering new evidence and reevaluating the record.
Abstract:
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…
More pro-arbitration measures in China for foreign investors
The PRC Supreme People’s Court recently announced changes promoting arbitration between companies incorporated in pilot free trade zones:
- wholly foreign owned enterprises incorporated in pilot free trade zones can now submit commercial disputes to foreign arbitration; and
- there is a
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The New VIAC Rules – Effective from 1 March 2017
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:
- Multiple Contracts (Article 6) – under the 2017 VIAC Rules
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New ICC expedited rules: big change for small claims?
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.