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Additional parties joined to AA 1996, s 67 proceedings (Republic of Uganda v Rift Valley Railways (Uganda))

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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...

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

Law of the arbitration proceedings—curial law or lex arbitri (England and Wales)

This Practice Note considers the law governing the procedural law of arbitration proceedings (the curial law or lex arbitri) and how it is determined...

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...

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Institutional arbitration—an introduction to the key features of institutional arbitration

What is institutional arbitration?An institutional arbitration is one that is administered by an institution agreed upon by the parties and conducted...

Produced in partnership with Simmons & Simmons LLP 12th Jan

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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...

Produced in partnership with Ben Sanderson 12th Jan

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The seat of the arbitration

This Practice Note considers the key concept of the seat of an arbitration, with a particular focus on the law of England and Wales and Northern...

Produced in partnership with Peter McQueen 12th Jan

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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

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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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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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Insurance and reinsurance arbitration—an introduction

Arbitrations arising from insurance and reinsurance disputes share many common features with other types of commercial arbitration. This Practice Note...

Produced in partnership with Ralph Morley of 7KBW 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

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Produced in partnership with CMS 12th Jan

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Maritime arbitration—organisations and rules

Maritime arbitration organisationsMany maritime arbitrations are conducted in accordance with the procedural rules of maritime arbitration...

Produced in partnership with Peter McQueen 18th Jan

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LMAA—evidence

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 18th Jan

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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 18th Jan

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LMAA—the tribunal

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 18th Jan

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Carriage of goods by sea—the Hague-Visby Rules

This Practice Note explains the Hague-Visby Rules (the Rules) which are an international convention enacted into English law by the Carriage of Goods...

Produced in partnership with Quentin Tannock of 4 Pump Court and James Watthey of 4 Pump Court 15th Jan

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Carriage of goods by sea—charterparties

This Practice Note explains the law relating to charterparties in the context of an arrangement for the carriage of goods by sea. It explains the key...

Produced in partnership with Quentin Tannock of 4 Pump Court and James Watthey of 4 Pump Court 15th Jan

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Bills of lading and sea waybills

This Practice Note explains the law and practicalities relating to bills of lading and sea waybills in the context of an arrangement for the carriage...

Produced in partnership with Quentin Tannock of 4 Pump Court and James Watthey of 4 Pump Court 15th Jan

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Delivery of cargo against presentation of sea carriage document

This Practice Note describes the purpose and functions of sea carriage documents with reference to the delivery of cargo, in particular it examines a...

Produced in partnership with Quentin Tannock of 4 Pump Court and James Watthey of 4 Pump Court 15th Jan

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LMAA—the award

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 8th Jan

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LMAA—background and structure

The LMAAThe London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) was founded on 12 February 1960 at a 'meeting of the Arbitrators on the Baltic Exchange...

Produced in partnership with Shawn Kirby of Wikborg Rein 8th 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 8th Jan

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LMAA—commencement and arbitration procedure

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 8th Jan

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Getting the Deal Through: Shipping 2021

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Baltic and International Maritime Council model arbitration clauses

The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) model arbitration clauses are as follows. English Law, London...

26th Sep

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London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) model arbitration clauses

The London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) has a model arbitration clause and a notice clause, to be used in conjunction with...

26th Sep

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Australian Maritime and Transport Arbitration Commission (AMTAC) model arbitration clause

The Australian Maritime and Transport Arbitration Commission (AMTAC) model arbitration clause is...

26th Sep

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Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand model arbitration clause

The Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand model arbitration cl...

26th Sep

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China Maritime Arbitration Commission (CMAC) model arbitration clause

China Maritime Arbitration Commission (CMAC) model arbitra...

26th Sep

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Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc. model arbitration clause

The Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc. model arbitration clause is as follows: • ‘Should any di...

26th Sep

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German Maritime Arbitration Association model arbitration clauses

Usual standard clause • ‘All disputes arising out of or in connection with this Contract or concerning its validity shall be finally...

26th Sep

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