The 2026 ICC Rules – farewell to the Terms of Reference and hello to greater expedition
3 July 2026
ICC arbitration is still the most widely used institutional arbitration procedure for international disputes.
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International Arbitration Posts
When an ‘arbitration clause’ fails to be an arbitration agreement
13 January 2026
Amanda Lees and Yan Zhang examine a recent Australian case that highlights the importance of clear drafting in dispute resolution clauses.
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Battle of the seats: England and Singapore review their international arbitration laws
7 April 2025
London and Singapore have been ranked as the two most preferred arbitration seats in the world.[1] Illustrating the fierce competition between them, both the United Kingdom and the Singapore governments have looked to reform and modernise their arbitration legislation.
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PRC Arbitration Law aims for modernisation: Updated draft submitted for legislative review
18 March 2025
Holly Blackwell, Zhao Guannan, and Yang Zhen explain recent updates in China’s efforts to update its arbitration framework.
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New Year, New SIAC Rules – the SIAC Rules 2025 offer faster dispute resolution for small disputes and enhancements to the powers of Emergency Arbitrators, Tribunals and SIAC
3 January 2025
The 7th edition of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC Rules 2025) are a comprehensive rewrite and restructure of the previous 6th edition of the SIAC Rules dated 1 April 2016 (SIAC Rules 2016) making the rules more logical and coherent.
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When is an arbitrator’s job done? The doctrine of ‘Functus Officio’ ties tribunal’s hands in High Court case
24 September 2024
Domenico Cucinotta and Yan Zhang look at a recent landmark case in Australia that highlights the limits of an arbitral tribunal’s jurisdiction – and the important lessons it holds, including for disputes elsewhere.
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Proposed new rules for the SIAC – improved procedures for small disputes, new preliminary determination rule and enhanced powers for the Registrar and President
6 November 2023
This article addresses the proposed draft new rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. The rules include developments such as proposals to streamline the procedure for small disputes and increase powers of the Registrar and President.
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Carbon trading risks are emerging – international arbitration can help
22 September 2023
Carbon markets activity is increasing the risks of disputes, as new and untested issues emerge. International arbitration is an advantageous forum to resolve these disputes – and businesses should think about it now, before clashes arise.
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