ABCs for Chinese Parties to Know about US Arbitration 26 November 2020 By Xianhong Xu There are 7 important features of US arbitration for Chinese parties to consider before agreeing to US arbitration clauses. Read on
Enforcing Mainland Arbitral Award in Hong Kong – Under Statute and Common Law 25 November 2020 By Paul Starr Courts enforcing Mainland arbitral award in Hong Kong under statute may grant relief in terms of award, while common law relief may be wider. Read on
The ICC’s 2021 Arbitration Rules: what you need to know 25 November 2020 By Tiffany Siu Key changes to ICC Arbitration Rules 2021 aim to enhance flexibility, transparency and efficiency of arbitral proceedings. Read on
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. Read on
China Mainland-Hong Kong Interim Measures Arrangement One Year On: Crossing the River by Feeling the Stones 25 November 2020 By Dong Long We expect to see more applications under the China Mainland-Hong Kong Interim Measures Arrangement. Key points of arrangement and practical notes. Read on
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… Read on
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. Read on
“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! Read on
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 Read on
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. Read on