On 12 September 2025, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the PRC has passed the amendment draft of the Arbitration Law (the “2025 Amendment”), and the newly amended Arbitration Law shall take effect on 1 March 2026.
Global Arbitration News
Global Arbitration News, published by Baker McKenzie, focuses on developments and legal issues in international arbitration. The blog covers topics such as arbitration agreements, enforcement of arbitral awards, jurisdictional challenges, procedural aspects of arbitration, and the intersection of arbitration with other legal areas like competition law and consumer protection. It also addresses emerging trends including the use of artificial intelligence in arbitration and the impact of arbitration on cross-border disputes. The content includes case law analysis, regulatory updates, and practical guidance relevant to arbitration practitioners and parties involved in international dispute resolution.
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Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart: Jurisdictional objections cannot successfully be raised at the enforcement stage if they have not been raised in the arbitral proceedings
The applicant sought recognition and enforcement of a Swedish award in Germany. In the arbitral proceedings, the respondent had only challenged whether the substantive contract, which allegedly contained the arbitration agreement, had been concluded. However, he had not raised objections…
Look Back to Look Forwards – Current Hot Topics Across the Arbitral Spectrum (and Expectations for 2026)
Introduction
On Tuesday 2 December 2025, Baker McKenzie hosted the all-female panel, “Look Back to Look Forwards with ArbitralWomen – Current Hot Topics Across the Arbitral Spectrum (and expectations for 2026)” with ArbitralWomen as part of London Arbitration Week 2025.…
Eleventh Circuit holds that a non-signatory to an arbitration agreement who signs Terms of Reference explicitly consenting to arbitrate the issue of arbitrability is bound by the arbitral tribunal’s jurisdictional determination and the resulting award
Pott v. World Cap. Props., Ltd., No. 24-13071 (11th Cir. Sept. 24, 2025)[1]
Factual Background
Alfredo Carlos Pott entered into a Stock Option Agreement (“SOA”) with World Capital Properties, Ltd. (“WCP”) containing an International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) arbitration…
Eighth Circuit overturns “irrational” arbitration decision that awarded a contest participant the grand prize after the panel resorted to extrinsic evidence in interpreting an unambiguous contract
Factual Background
Mike Lindell is a Minnesota businessman, commonly known as the “My Pillow Guy.” Lindell repeatedly claimed to possess data showing that China interfered with the 2020 presidential elections. Lindell created Respondent Lindell Management LLC (“LMC”) to host a…
Drip Pricing Class Action Stayed in Favour of Arbitration
Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court decision to stay a proposed competition class action against Uber Eats in favour of mandatory arbitration.
Factual Background
AAA’s AI Arbitrator: A Glimpse of What’s Next?
The American Arbitration Association–International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) has announced the launch of an AI-native arbitrator for low-value construction disputes.[1] Starting November 2025, parties will be able to opt into a procedure where their case is supported –…
Hong Kong Arbitration Week 2025: International Arbitration in Times of Trade Wars and Other Geopolitical Challenges
By James Ng
On the first day of the 2025 Hong Kong Arbitration Week, Baker McKenzie and Control Risks jointly hosted a panel discussion on International Arbitration in Times of Trade Wars and Geopolitical Challenges. The event featured a diverse panel of…
Arbitration Statistics 2024: Arbitration is the preferred method of dispute resolution for large disputes
What are the latest arbitration statistics? We have analyzed the statistics of the key institutions for 2024 and bring to you the figures, the developments, and the trends.[1]
The Number of Cases
The overall number of newly initiated cases…
Staying Ahead of the Curve – A review of the recommended changes to the Singapore International Arbitration Act 1994
By Ashish Chugh & Darrell Lee
Introduction
In his recent keynote address at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) Symposium, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Mr Edwin Tong SC remarked that “for [arbitration] to remain relevant, it must therefore remain responsive to…