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Remote Witness Testimony – Not to be taken for granted: the Hong Kong Courts’ approach

25 November 2020

Hong Kong Courts may permit remote witness testimony during the COVID-19 pandemic, but parties must provide reasons to justify application.

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Experts in Arbitration: Why A Hired Gun Will Often Come Undone!

25 November 2020

By Paul Starr

When selecting experts in arbitration, an expert’s independence is key and will play into their expertise, preparation and court performance.

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London’s [video] calling: What the new LCIA Arbitration Rules mean for you and virtual hearings

25 November 2020

By Acacia Hosking

The new LCIA Arbitration Rules cater to the brave new world of virtual hearings. Here we explore the key changes and what they mean for you…

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Bond Tak v King Frame – Staying of Court Proceedings for Arbitration: potential tension between an arbitration clause and a jurisdiction clause

25 November 2020

By Steffi Wong

Hong Kong courts decide whether to stay court proceedings on the basis of conflicting arbitration and jurisdiction clauses in agreements.

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“2020 Gaiben Law” in Japan – expanding foreign lawyers’ rights to act in international arbitration and mediation in Japan

1 November 2020

By Patric McGonigal

Foreign lawyers in Japan can now broaden their practice in arbitration and mediation under the 2020 Gaiben Law. Find out more in this article!

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The Singapore Convention on Mediation

1 November 2020

By Patric McGonigal

The Singapore Convention on Mediation has entered into force, removing barriers to the global enforcement of mediated settlement agreements

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The Appeal of the Law: Singapore’s decision to hold off introduction option to appeal on point of law and other changes

1 November 2020

By Patric McGonigal

The right to appeal an arbitral award on questions of law is not uncommon. Singapore has yet to adopt this right into its IAA legislation.

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Ten Tips from the Trenches of Construction Arbitration

30 October 2020

By Paul Starr

Ten tips for construction arbitration: tender and contract preparation; realistic claims assessment; evidence; experts; discovery; legal advice.

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How investment arbitration has changed throughout COVID-19

21 August 2020

By Fernando Badenes

Changes to investment arbitration procedures during Covid-19

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Meet the Authors: Paul Starr

21 August 2020

By Tiffany Siu

Interview with Paul Starr, Joint Worldwide Co-Ordinator for International Arbitration, King & Wood Mallesons

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