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High Court rules on arbitration clauses
In an important and clarifying decision, the High Court of Australia has handed down its decision in Rinehart & Anor v Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd …
Herbert Smith Freehills Partner Brenda Horrigan appointed President of ACICA
A Herbert Smith Freehills partner has been appointed the first female President of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) …
NSWCA highlights 'med-arb' pitfalls
The New South Wales Court of Appeal has recently affirmed the importance of strict compliance with legislative requirements when arbitrators seek to …
Arbitration clauses before the High Court of Australia
Last week the High Court of Australia heard the matter of Rinehart v Hancock Prospecting, a case that is likely to have wide-reaching implications for …
Herbert Smith Freehills and UNSW Law partner on China international business and economic law research 史密夫斐尔律师事务所与新南威尔士大学法学院携手，推动中国国际商业与经济法研究
Herbert Smith Freehills has announced a partnership with UNSW Law in Sydney to establish the Herbert Smith Freehills China International Business and …
The cost of ambiguity in dispute resolution clauses
The Supreme Court of South Australia has recently dismissed an application for a permanent stay of proceedings on the ground that the parties were not …
Arbitrating Business and Human Rights Disputes: Viable for Victims?
International arbitration has many features which, at first sight, make it an attractive alternative to domestic litigation for businesses and victims …
Subpoenas issued by Australian Court in support of Arbitral Proceedings
Businesses who participate in international arbitration should be aware of the mechanisms available to assist them with the arbitral process, including …
Litigation funding on the rise – A global snapshot
With external funding of disputes expanding fast, we chart its development across the key global markets.Australia has long been on the frontline of …
'Broad, liberal and flexible': Australian courts on arbitration deals
The recent Fitzpatrick v Emerald Grain Pty ruling confirms the Australian courts' liberal approach to language in arbitration agreements.The decision …
Managing an Arbitration: Top tips for in-house counsel
Global arbitration Professional Support Consultants and Practice Managers Vanessa Naish and Hannah Ambrose present bite-size top tips on managing an …
Arbitrating telecoms disputes: Dispute Resolution choices in a regulated sector
In this article, we take a high level look at the types of disputes which can arise in the telecoms sector and consider the circumstances in which …
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