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Arbitration in Dubai: two steps forward, one step back
Introduction Dubai promotes itself as an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction, in line with its objective of attracting international business. A recent, …
Video Post in "Observations on Arbitration" series: what to expect from the first procedural conference
In this short video, partner Chris Parker considers what to expect at the first procedural conference in an arbitration. Chris outlines the matters …
Getma v Guinea: The saga continued
This post follows the post originally published on 19 January 2016 (here). In November 2015, the Cour Commune de Justice et d'Arbitrage (CCJA) ruled that …
Video Post in Observations on Arbitration series: Arbitration and the State Courts
In this short video in our Observations on Arbitration series, Mathias Wittinghofer, Partner in our International Arbitration practice, considers the …
English Court identifies "weaknesses" in the 2014 IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest when considering challenge of an Award for apparent bias
In the case of W Limited v M SDN BHD [2016] EWHC 422 (Comm) the Claimant, W Limited, sought to challenge two awards in the English Court for serious …
ICC Issues Guidance on Conflict Disclosure by Arbitrators
The Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has issued guidance as part of its updated "Note to parties and arbitral …
Event: 31st Annual ICC and QMUL SIA Joint Symposium: "Powers and Duties of Arbitrators: Rules, Law, Practice and Ethics, Emergency Arbitration and Dealing with Sanctions"
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to be hosting the 31st Annual ICC and School of International Arbitration Joint Symposium on "Powers and Duties of …
French Cour de Cassation emphasizes principle of independence of arbitrators - Alvarez decision on conflict of interest upheld
In a recent decision (Cour de Cassation, Civ. 1, 16 December 2015, N°D14-26.279), confirming the decision of the Paris Court of Appeal (Cour d'appel de …
Dubai Court of Cassation dismisses claim for damages made against arbitral tribunal
Dubai’s Court of Cassation dismisses Meydan Group’s claim against Doug Jones, Humphrey Lloyd QC and Stephen Furst QC who were acting as arbitrators in a …
Federal Court of Australia preserves the efficiency and integrity of the arbitration process
A recent decision by the Federal Court of Australia has highlighted the diligence of Courts to ensure non-interference with the arbitral process. The …
The Proliferation of "Soft Laws" in International Arbitration: Time to Draw the Line?
Paula Hodges QC, Partner and Head of the Global Arbitration Practice at Herbert Smith Freehills has published an article on the impact of the …
Paris Court of Appeal orders the retraction of an award made where one arbitrator lacked independence: the ongoing Tapie saga
In a remarkable judgment of 17 February 2015, rendered further to a rarely-seen application for revision of an arbitral award (which in this case lead to …
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