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Inside arbitration: A balance of obligations: The response to the COVID 19 pandemic and investment treaty protections
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt across the globe. States have had to make some difficult decisions in response to the spread of the …
Covid-19 pressure points: Pandemic response vs investment treaty rules
As states take extraordinary Covid-response measures, we assess potential conflicts with international investment obligationsThe COVID-19 pandemic has …
Our global arbitration practice: A snapshot of 2017-2019
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Spotlight article: Thierry Tomasi
Partner, Thierry Tomasi, joined our Paris arbitration practice in October 2017. Here he discusses his move to HSF, working in four different languages …
Enforcing in France a foreign award that has been set aside at the seat of arbitration
Is it possible and what are the practical consequences for the parties? As a matter of principle, French courts hold that the setting aside of an …
A shake-up of the system of investment treaty arbitration: What does the future hold?
Over the past few years, investment arbitration (also known as "Investor State Dispute Settlement", or "ISDS"), has captured the public's attention like …
Blockchain and smart contracts: Big challenges and efficiencies ahead
Despite blockchain's huge potential to streamline disputes, real world challenges aboundFirst published in Inside Arbitration, Issue 5 Blockchain is …
Planning, pricing and managing an arbitration throughout its lifecycle
Smarter Legal Service Delivery with Herbert Smith Freehills We strive to find innovative ways to provide value whilst containing legal costs for our …
Germany's New Grand Coalition II: What their legislative agenda might bring for businesses
The "Grand Coalition I" of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) has governed Germany under the leadership of Angela Merkel …
Brexit and International Arbitration
The United Kingdom (London) is currently a prime hub for the resolution of international economic disputes due to its favourable legal and institutional …
Spotlight on Dr Patricia Nacimiento
Dr Patricia Nacimiento has a leading reputation in the world of both commercial and investment treaty arbitration. Here she reflects on her career to …
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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