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HKIAC appoints Kiran Sanghera as Deputy Secretary-General

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English Court of Appeal confirms non-recognition of foreign judgment conflicting with arbitral awards, but overturns remedies granted by arbitrators against the judgment’s enforcement abroad (Spain and France vs London Steam-Ship Owners’ Mutual Insurance Association)

English Court of Appeal confirms non-recognition of foreign judgment conflicting with arbitral awards, but overturns remedies granted by arbitrators against the judgment’s enforcement abroad (Spain and France vs London Steam-Ship Owners’ Mutual Insurance Association)

English Court of Appeal confirms non-recognition of foreign judgment conflicting with arbitral awards, but overturns remedies granted by arbitrators against the judgment’s enforcement abroad (Spain and France vs London Steam-Ship Owners’ Mutual Insurance Association)

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Ciarb announces leadership change as CEO Catherine Dixon departs

Ciarb announces leadership change as CEO Catherine Dixon departs

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Arbitration agreements—definition, purpose and interpretation

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ICC (2021)—fees, advances and costs

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International arbitration—an introduction to the key features of international arbitration

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AA 1996—challenging and appealing arbitral awards in the English court

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Procedural Order for directions following preliminary meeting in arbitration

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Produced in partnership with Jonathan Lim of WilmerHale
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Redfern schedule—arbitration

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