Insolvency and arbitration clauses: England, Hong Kong and Singapore 16 August 2021 By Amanda Lees Update and commentary on recent case law concerning insolvency and arbitration clauses in the England, Hong Kong and Singapore courts. Read on
Remember Not to Forget: How to Improve Witness Memory in Arbitrations 13 August 2021 By Minoshi De Silva Considering recommendations in the ICC's Report, KWM outlines tips for obtaining evidence and improving witness memory in Arbitrations. Read on
Quick notes: 10 Questions on Arbitration in Japan 5 August 2021 By Ryunosuke Ushijima The world is watching the rise of arbitration in Japan. King & Wood Mallesons answers the 10 key questions to consider in selecting the seat. Read on
Parallel arbitration risks: HK Court decision in W v AW 26 July 2021 By Suraj Sajnani In a parallel arbitral proceeding, Hong Kong Court finds arbitration award to be "manifestly invalid" and indicated likely setting aside. Read on
Multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses – what happens if you don’t comply? 12 July 2021 By Suraj Sajnani Multi tiered dispute resolution clauses in Hong Kong, Singapore and England - admissibility or jurisdiction Read on
Show Me The Money – Strategies For Enforcement 5 July 2021 By Amanda Lees In our first Arbitration Award Enforcement Issues in Asia and Beyond session, litigation funder Omni Bridgeway provides some strategies at each stage of arbitration for maximising chances of recovery Read on
Hong Kong’s attractiveness as a financial centre and arbitral seat: Taking part in the Asian Academy of International Law’s “Why Hong Kong” Series 2 June 2021 By Paul Starr King & Wood Mallesons' Paul Starr comments on speaking at Asian Academy of International Law's "Why Hong Kong" Series Read on
SIAC Statistics: Looking behind the large increase in SIAC caseload 29 April 2021 By Amanda Lees SIAC has released its impressive statistics for 2020 with new cases topping 1,000 for the first time. Here we outline some of the highlights Read on
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in PRC -Enforcement of a Singapore International Arbitration Centre Award at the Dalian Intermediate Court 15 April 2021 By Yu Qing This article summarises a decision in the Dalian Intermediate Court which recognised the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in PRC Read on
The New Law on Apparent Bias of Arbitrators: Halliburton Company v Chubb Bermuda Insurance Ltd [2020] UKSC 48 15 April 2021 By Lucinda McPhee This article provides insights into the decisions in Halliburton v Chubb on the apparent bias of arbitrators and its practical implications Read on