Skye Lantian Chen

Author: Ayan K. De* Jurisdiction: Pakistan India Topics: Arbitration Interpretation of Treaties Public International Law Introduction “Agar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast, Hameen ast-o hameen ast-o hameen ast. “If there is a paradise on earth, It is this, it is this, it is this” -Amir Khusrau Few have […]

The ‘Abeyance’ of the Indus Water Treaty: A strategic interpretative ...

February 7, 2026 in Uncategorized by Skye Lantian Chen

Author: Devanshu Sajlan* Jurisdiction: United States United Kingdom India Topics: Arbitration Judicial Review / Severability Modification The Supreme Court of India’s recent judgment in Gayatri Balasamy v. ISG Novasoft Technologies Ltd., 2025 INSC 605, marks a significant development in Indian arbitration law, particularly on the scope of judicial intervention under […]

Severability and Slippage: Rethinking Judicial Modification in Gayatri Balasamy

February 5, 2026 in Uncategorized tagged Arbitration by Skye Lantian Chen

Author: Mees Brenninkmeijer* Jurisdiction: European Union Switzerland Belgium Topics: ECJ Contractual Expansion or Limitation of Judicial Review Recourse Against Award Generally The recent sports-related decisions from the European Court of Justice (“the Court”) mark a watershed in the relationship between EU law and international arbitration. RFC Seraing v FIFA […]

Once Upon a Time in RFC Seraing: the EU Frontier ...

February 1, 2026 in Blog tagged Contractual Expansion or Limitation of Judicial Review / ECJ / Recourse Against Award Generally by Skye Lantian Chen

Author: Urvashi Misra* Khushi Mittal* Jurisdiction: International Topics: Coordination of Proceedings Consolidation of Proceedings Powers of Arbitrators As a part of the updated rules released in 2025, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) has introduced an express provision allowing parties to opt for coordinated proceedings (“2025 SIAC Rules”). SIAC […]

Coordinated Proceedings: A logistical boon to save costs while maintaining ...

February 1, 2026 in Blog by Skye Lantian Chen

Author: Jorge Luis Manrique de Lara Seminario* Jurisdiction: United States Topics: WTO Investment Disputes Tariffs The current U.S. administration has implemented, in a very short period of time, a set of measures which may have a negative effect on the U.S. economy. The U.S. has approved new regulation on […]

Could foreign investors use BITs or FTAs to sue the ...

November 5, 2025 in Blog tagged Investment Disputes / Tariffs / WTO by Skye Lantian Chen

Arbitration: A Flourishing Legal Institute By Sergio Bermudes (in memoriam), translated from Portuguese into English by Caetano Berenguer (partner at Bermudes Advogados, in Brazil; LL.M., Columbia Law School) and Gustavo Favero Vaughn (partner at Cesar Asfor Rocha Advogados, in Brazil; LL.M., Columbia Law School) It is with profound respect […]

Arbitration: A Flourishing Legal Institute

November 4, 2025 in Blog by Skye Lantian Chen

Author: Devanshu Sajlan* Jurisdiction: United States United Kingdom India Topics: ADR Patents Evidence The landscape of international arbitration is built upon the pillars of party autonomy and the finality of arbitral awards. However, this foundation is not absolute. Courts worldwide play a crucial role in ensuring the fairness of […]

A Case That Travels: DMRC v. DAMEPL and the Universal ...

October 22, 2025 in Blog tagged Arbitration / Evidence / Patents by Skye Lantian Chen

Author: Jeffrey, Chein-Yu Long* Jurisdiction: United States United Kingdom Hong Kong Germany France Switzerland Singapore Topics: Mediation Jurisdiction and Powers of the Courts in Matters of Arbitration Generally Authority of the Arbitral Tribunal Dispute Resolution and Litigation I. Introduction Multi-tier dispute resolution clauses (“MDRCs”) have become increasingly common in commercial […]

A Comparative Analysis of the Enforcement of Multi-tier Dispute Resolution ...

October 13, 2025 in Blog tagged Authority of the Arbitral Tribunal / Dispute Resolution and Litigation / Jurisdiction and Powers of the Courts in Matters of Arbitration Generally / Mediation by Skye Lantian Chen

Author: Niraj Kumar Seth* Jurisdiction: India Topics: ADR Recourse Against Award Generally Judicial Decisions The Supreme Court of India, in its landmark 4:1 decision in Gayatri Balasamy v. M/S ISG Novasoft Technologies Limited, delivered on April 30, 2025, has sparked fresh debate over judicial overreach in arbitration. Central to […]

A Supreme Blow to Finality of Arbitral Awards and India’s ...

July 24, 2025 in Blog tagged ADR / Judicial Decisions / Recourse Against Award Generally by Skye Lantian Chen