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Inside arbitration: The rise of giga projects in Latin America
Over the last few decades countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Panama have embarked on ambitious multi-billion dollar "giga projects", which have …
Inside arbitration: Spotlight on Christian Leathley Head of the Latin America Group and a real-life "Englishman in New York"
Christian Leathley is an English solicitor and New York attorney, who became a partner in 2012. Since then, he has worked in our London and Madrid …
Inside Arbitration: David Aven v Costa Rica: Key takeaways for foreign investors to consider when resorting to investor-state arbitration in environmental disputes
Investment disputes related to environmental protection can sometimes imply a tension between a state's obligation to protect its natural resources from …
Inside Arbitration: Enforcement of foreign arbitration awards in Latin America
Enforcement proceedings can be of the utmost significance in international arbitration. If a losing party does not make voluntary payment after an award …
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 …
Building infrastructure in Asia Pacific: Issues and trends in construction disputes across the region
In recent years, infrastructure investment has been a key driver of economic development for countries in Asia Pacific. Whilst some countries focus on …
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 …
Protecting against wrongful state actions: structuring investments to allow a real possibility of recourse
Mining companies are no strangers to risky environments and threats of political upheaval. In an era of growing resource nationalism and increased …
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