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Malaysia—High Court issues anti-arbitration injunction against London arbitration and rejects parallel application to stay court proceedings (MISC Berhad v Cockett Marine Oil (Asia))

Unsuccessful challenge against Singapore arbitral award? No presumption of indemnity costs (CDM v CDP)

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Switzerland—no requirement of retrial after resignation of an arbitrator (Swiss Federal Tribunal 4A_332/2020)

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Arbitration weekly highlights—13 May 2021

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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....

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...

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...

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)....

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ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The International Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Rules 2012 are referred to as...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

Produced in partnership with Simmons & Simmons LLP 12th Jan

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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...

9th Nov

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Challenging arbitral jurisdiction and anti-suit injunctions in support of arbitration in Singapore

Challenging arbitral jurisdiction and anti-suit injunctions in support of arbitration in SingaporeChallenging the jurisdiction of the tribunal...

Produced in partnership with Peter Doraisamy, Andrew Lee and Nicole Kwan of Peter Doraisamy LLC 16th May

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Cybersecurity in international arbitration

Cybersecurity in international arbitrationThis Practice Note considers cybersecurity in international arbitration.An introduction to cybercrime and...

Produced in partnership with Nicholas Peacock of Herbert Smith Freehills, Charlie Morgan of Herbert Smith Freehills, Vanessa Naish of Herbert Smith Freehills and Rebecca Warder of Herbert Smith Freehills 16th May

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Investment treaty arbitration—Spain—Q&A guide

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16th May

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AA 1996—starting arbitration claims in court

AA 1996—starting arbitration claims in courtCORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, ‘business as usual’ service in the...

16th May

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DIFC-LCIA arbitration (2016)—procedure and evidence

DIFC-LCIA arbitration (2016)—procedure and evidenceSTOP PRESS: On 3 January 2021, the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre released new editions of its...

Produced in partnership with Alec Emmerson of ADR Management Consultancies 16th May

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State immunity and arbitration in Morocco

State immunity and arbitration in MoroccoThis Practice Note considers the role of state immunity in relation to arbitration proceedings in Morocco....

Produced in partnership with Aicha Brahma & Amin Hajji of Hajji & Associates 16th May

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Challenging the tribunal’s jurisdiction in Sweden

Challenging the tribunal’s jurisdiction in SwedenThis Practice Note considers matters of tribunal jurisdiction under Swedish law.Tribunal’s power to...

Produced in partnership with Jesper Tiberg of Westerberg 16th May

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Vienna Rules (2018)—starting an arbitration

Vienna Rules (2018)—starting an arbitrationCORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Many arbitral organisations have responded to the coronavirus pandemic with...

Produced in partnership with Dr Michael Nueber of Gasser Partner Attorneys at Law 16th May

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Vienna Rules (2018)—additional features

Vienna Rules (2018)—additional featuresCORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Many arbitral organisations have responded to the coronavirus pandemic with practical...

Produced in partnership with Dr Michael Nueber of Gasser Partner Attorneys at Law 16th May

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FINRA—procedure under the Customer Code

FINRA—procedure under the Customer CodeCORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Many arbitral organisations have responded to the coronavirus pandemic with practical...

16th May

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Hong Kong—enforcement—New York Convention arbitration awards—procedure

Hong Kong—enforcement—New York Convention arbitration awards—procedureThis Practice Note considers the recognition and enforcement of New York...

Produced in partnership with Ernest Yang of DLA Piper (Hong Kong) 16th May

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Enforcing arbitral awards in Indonesia

Enforcing arbitral awards in IndonesiaEnforcement under Indonesia’s Arbitration LawIndonesia's Law Concerning Arbitration and Alternative Dispute...

Produced in partnership with Ashurst (Singapore) and Oentoeng, Suria & Partners 16th May

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LCIA (2014)—appointing the tribunal

LCIA (2014)—appointing the tribunalCORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Many arbitral organisations have responded to the coronavirus pandemic with practical...

16th May

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Swiss Rules of International Arbitration

Swiss Rules of International ArbitrationCORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Many arbitral organisations have responded to the coronavirus pandemic with practical...

Produced in partnership with LALIVE 16th May

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SCC—model arbitration and mediation clauses

SCC—model arbitration and mediation clausesThis Practice Note sets out the model clauses recommended by the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm...

Produced in partnership with Vinge 16th May

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International arbitration clauses—ad-hoc

International arbitration clauses—ad-hocArbitration clauses provide for disputes to be dealt with by an appointed arbitral tribunal and can arise in...

Produced in partnership with Peter McQueen 16th May

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AAA Commercial Rules—costs and fees

AAA Commercial Rules—costs and feesCORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Many arbitral organisations have responded to the coronavirus pandemic with practical...

Produced in partnership with Tim Tyler and Jason Espersen of Vinson & Elkins LLP—Houston office 16th May

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AA 1996—appealing the award—appealing on a point of law (s 69)

AA 1996—appealing the award—appealing on a point of law (s 69)This Practice Note considers appeals against arbitral awards on points (or questions) of...

Produced in partnership with Leigh-Ann Mulcahy QC and Tetyana Nesterchuk of Fountain Court Chambers 16th May

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HKIAC (2018)—the award

HKIAC (2018)—the awardCORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Many arbitral organisations have responded to the coronavirus pandemic with practical guidance and/or...

Produced in partnership with Terence Wong of Winston & Strawn LLP 16th May

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Arbitration—Liechtenstein—Q&A guide

Arbitration—Liechtenstein—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to arbitration in Liechtenstein published as part of...

16th May