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Authors: Georg Scherpf*, Antonios Politis**, and Benedikt Kaneko*** Jurisdictions: Germany International Topics: Arbitral Process Dispute Resolution and Litigation Third Parties in Arbitration Multiple Parties Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements Introduction For cross-border projects and global business relationships, arbitration is understood as resolving disputes once and for “all.” The finality may often […]

Third-Party Notices: The Participation of Non-Parties in Arbitral Proceedings Based ...



Singapore at Night
Author: Nishanth Kadur* Jurisdictions: Singapore United Kingdom International Topics: Applicable Law Arbitrability Anti-Suit Injunctions Introduction Subject-matter non-arbitrability has routinely hindered the enforcement of arbitration agreements in various jurisdictions. While cases relating to criminal law, matrimonial relationships, and consumer disputes are almost universally recognized as non-arbitrable, there is variance in the […]

Determining Arbitrability at the Pre-Award Stage: An Analysis of the ...



Authors: Mohd Suboor* and Isra Mukhtar** Jurisdictions: International Hong Kong Singapore United Kingdom Topics: Separability Applicable Law Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements Introduction Interpreting an arbitration agreement, defining its existence, and asserting its validity all depend upon the law governed by it. Once the arbitration agreement is executed between two parties, […]

Reinforcing the Position on Governing Law of Arbitration Agreement: An ...


Author: Prerona Banerjee* Jurisdictions: International Russia Topics: Arbitral Adjudication Enforcement of Arbitral Awards Arbitral Decisions Arbitral Process Dispute Resolution and Litigation Introduction Sanctions are penalties imposed on governments or private persons to chastise a certain act or policy perpetuated or condoned by them. Such sanctions take the form of asset […]

Arbitration or Sanctions: Who Survives the Battlefield?


Agreement
Author: Layan Al Fatayri* Jurisdictions: International Topics: ADR Arbitral Process Commercial Disputes Dispute Resolution and Litigation Agreement to Arbitrate I. Introduction Merger & Acquisition (M&A) are considered challenging commercial transactions, particularly when they occur across borders and include several corporate entities and lengthy detailed agreements. From a corporate perspective, M&A […]

Arbitration In Cross-Border Merger & Acquisition Transactions: An Advantage?



Author: Rana Sajjad Ahmad* Jurisdictions: International Topics: Blockchain Arbitration In light of the rather serendipitous convergence of relevant technologies that have enabled creation of complete new ecosystems, the future is coming faster than we think. Consequently, the vision of previously unthinkable digital solutions, not just products and services, such as […]

Blockchain Arbitration: Promises and Perils



Author: Rana Sajjad Ahmad* Jurisdictions: International Topics: Arbitration Conferences “Let me tell you a story.” All of the around 20 members seated in the audience in a bright sun-lit room in downtown Chicago almost leaned in, eyes locked on the speaker, eagerly anticipating what was coming next. Then, the speaker, […]

Arbitration Story Time