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RCEP returns – Australia joins the world's largest free-trade bloc
Australia has signed up to the much-touted RCEP free-trade deal of 15 Asia Pacific states. Will business see the benefit?Australia forms part of the …
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 …
Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Australia (Tianjin Jishengtai Investment v Huang)
Arbitration analysis: This judgment involved a contested application to enforce in Australia a foreign arbitral award made in the People’s Republic of …
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 …
Herbert Smith Freehills helps Korea win first arbitration award issued under US free trade agreement
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has helped the Government of the Republic of Korea to defend an arbitration claim brought under the …
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Upheaval and uncertainty in mineral regulation in parts of Africa: Resurgence of resource nationalism highlights the importance of investment treaty protections
The last few months have seen significant changes to mining regulations in various African states, giving rise to a concern that a regional trend of …
Negotiating roadblocks? Resolving disputes on the Belt and Road
The Belt and Road Initiative, China's ambitious international development strategy, is already increasing trade and stimulating economic growth across …
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 …
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