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Arbitration agreements—definition, purpose and interpretation

This Practice Note considers the nature and scope of arbitration agreements with a particular focus on arbitration agreements pursuant to the law of...

Ad hoc arbitration—an introduction to the key features of ad hoc arbitration

An ad hoc arbitration is any arbitration in which the parties have not selected an institution to administer the arbitration. This offers parties...

A quick guide to the arbitration process

This Practice Note provides a quick guide to the arbitration process while recognising that there is no set framework or order for arbitration...

Umbrella clauses in investment treaty arbitration

What is an umbrella clause?An umbrella clause (known also as an umbrella agreement or an observance of undertakings clause) is a provision in a...

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LMAA—costs

The London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) Terms 2017 (the Terms) apply to arbitrations commenced on or after 1 May 2017 where the parties...

Produced in partnership with Shawn Kirby of Wikborg Rein 12th Jan

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Arbitrability in international arbitration

It is considered a general principle that arbitration may be used to resolve almost any type of claim or dispute concerning legal rights. This has...

9th Nov

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Evidence in international arbitration—the IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration

The IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration 2010 (the IBA Rules) are routinely adopted in international arbitration...

Produced in partnership with 39 Essex Chambers 12th Jan

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SCC Rules (2017)—introduction and structure

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Many arbitral organisations have responded to the coronavirus pandemic with practical guidance and/or changes to their usual...

Produced in partnership with Vinge 12th Jan

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Redfern schedule—arbitration

Example Redfern scheduleSet out below is an example of a Redfern schedule of the type commonly used for the exchange of requests for documentation...

Produced in partnership with Simmons & Simmons LLP 12th Jan

Practice notes

Arbitration—an introduction to the key features of arbitration

This Practice Note provides an introduction to arbitration and its key features, with a particular focus on arbitration under the law of England and...

Produced in partnership with Simmons & Simmons LLP 12th Jan

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Arbitral awards—types and requirements

Note: some of the guidance in this Practice Note was developed from content originally produced in partnership with CMS.This Practice Note considers...

Produced in partnership with Farrer & Co 12th Jan

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Maritime arbitration—an introduction

Maritime arbitration is a recognised branch of dispute resolution in international trade and commerce.Maritime affairs to which consensually agreed...

Produced in partnership with Peter McQueen 12th Jan

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Revised ICC Arbitration Rules for 1 January 2012 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The International Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Rules 2012 are referred to as...

9th Nov

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Investment treaty arbitration—an introduction

STOP PRESS: This Practice Note is being reviewed in light of the 5 May 2020 agreement by most EU Member States to terminate their intra-EU bilateral...

Produced in partnership with Joe Tirado, Partner of Garrigues UK LLP and Elisa Vicente, Senior Associate of J&A Garrigues, S. L. P. 12th Jan

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Hong Kong—example arbitration clauses

This Practice Note provides examples of two arbitration clauses or agreements (one for ad hoc arbitration and one for arbitration administered by the...

9th Nov

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

This Practice Note provides an introduction to some of the key features of international arbitration. Practice Note: Arbitration—an introduction to...

Produced in partnership with Thirty Nine Essex Street 12th Jan

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Arbitration agreements—the doctrine of separability (England and Wales)

This Practice Note considers the doctrine of separability under the law of England and Wales (England and English are used as shorthand throughout)....

9th Nov

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International arbitration—key differences between international and domestic arbitration

In many jurisdictions, there are relatively few substantive differences between pursuing international arbitration or domestic arbitration...

9th Nov

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Partial awards in arbitration

Parties to an arbitration may wish to make an application to the arbitral tribunal for an award to be made on a specific issue that forms part of the...

Produced in partnership with CMS 12th Jan

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International arbitration clauses—ad-hoc

Arbitration clauses provide for disputes to be dealt with by an appointed arbitral tribunal and can arise in both domestic and international contexts....

Produced in partnership with Peter McQueen 12th Jan

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Conflicts of interest in arbitration—challenges to arbitral appointments

This Practice Note considers conflict of interest challenges to arbitral appointments in international arbitration proceedings. This Practice Note...

Produced in partnership with Marie-Claire O'Kane and Richard Liddell of 4 New Square and Peter Halprin and Stephen Wah of Pasich LLP 29th Mar

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Tribunal secretaries in international arbitration

This Practice Note addresses the role often performed by tribunal secretaries (or arbitral secretaries or administrative secretaries) in international...

Produced in partnership with George Spalton of 4 New Square 29th Mar

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Conflicts of interest in arbitration—applicable principles

This Practice Note considers the general principles and guidance applicable to arbitrators and parties when assessing and dealing with conflicts of...

Produced in partnership with Marie-Claire O'Kane and Richard Liddell of 4 New Square and Peter Halprin and Stephen Wah of Pasich LLP 25th Mar

Practice notes

Hong Kong—the arbitral tribunal’s powers and duties

Upon its constitution the tribunal will be vested with various powers, subject of course to the parties’ agreement and within limits allowed by the...

Produced in partnership with Shaun Wu of Kobre & Kim (Hong Kong) 10th Mar

Precedents

Letter to arbitrator confirming party appointment

[Insert the arbitrator’s name, address and any reference he/she has requested be used][By email and by post][Insert date]Dear [insert name of...

Produced in partnership with Clifford Chance 1st Mar

Precedents

Letter to opponent initiating appointment of sole arbitrator—proposing three candidates

[Date][Respondent's Counsel][Address]Dear [insert organisation name][Arbitral Institution] Arbitration [Arbitration No.]: [Claimant] v....

Produced in partnership with Clifford Chance 1st Mar

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Letter to opponent initiating appointment of sole arbitrator—by agreement

[Date][Respondent's Counsel][Address]Dear [insert organisation name][Arbitral Institution] Arbitration [No.]: [Claimant] v. [Respondent]—appointment...

1st Mar

Precedents

Letter to opponent initiating appointment of sole arbitrator—exchange of lists

[Date][Respondent's Counsel][Address]Dear [insert organisation name][Arbitral Institution] Arbitration [Arbitration No.]: [Claimant] v....

Produced in partnership with Clifford Chance 1st Mar

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Hong Kong—fees and expenses of the arbitral tribunal

Under Hong Kong law, the parties are jointly and severally liable to pay the fees and expenses of the tribunal, and if full payment is not made, the...

Produced in partnership with Shaun Wu of Kobre & Kim (Hong Kong) 22nd Feb

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Hong Kong—challenging and replacing arbitrators

It remains uncommon for parties to challenge arbitrators (and especially the presiding arbitrator), though this practice has gradually increased over...

Produced in partnership with Shaun Wu of Paul Hastings 22nd Feb

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Hong Kong—appointing the arbitral tribunal

Appointing the tribunal is arguably the most important consideration in any arbitration. Not only does the tribunal rule on the substantive merits of...

Produced in partnership with Shaun Wu of Kobre & Kim (Hong Kong) 22nd Feb

Practice notes

Hong Kong—organisation of the arbitral tribunal

Although the organisation of the tribunal should not directly affect the merits of the dispute, it invariably affects how the arbitration is...

Produced in partnership with Shaun Wu of Kobre & Kim (Hong Kong) 22nd Feb

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Hong Kong—selecting the arbitrators

While Practice Note: Hong Kong—appointing the arbitral tribunal deals with the appointment procedure, this Practice Note focuses on the actual...

Produced in partnership with Shaun Wu of Kobre & Kim (Hong Kong) 8th Jan

Precedents

Letter to proposed party—appointed arbitrator

[Name and address][Email address][Date]Dear [Name]Arbitration between [Claimant] and [Respondent][Law firm reference]We represent [name of party]. On...

25th Nov

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