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Authors: Samridhi Shrimali & Alay Raje* Jurisdictions: International United Kingdom Hong Kong Singapore Topics: International Institutions and Rules Preliminary Determination Early Dismissal   I. Setting the context The launch of the ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 has attracted considerable commentary. However, scant attention has been devoted to the ICC’s missed opportunity […]

Preliminary Determination and Early Dismissal in Arbitration: A Distinction Without ...


Author: Qerim Qerimi* Jurisdiction: International United Kingdom United States Austria Topics: Technology Arbitral Process Basic Standards of Due Process      I.    Introduction   Imagine a case where every participant in the proceeding, attorneys preparing submissions, experts producing their reports, and even the tribunal drafting its award, relies on […]

Artificial Intelligence in International Arbitration: a Rule of Law Perspective


Authors: Saumya Sinha* Jurisdiction: International     Topics: Confidentiality   I. Introduction Arbitration has witnessed remarkable growth in the recent past and has emerged as parties’ preferred choice of dispute resolution mechanism in commercial disputes. One of the several reasons for its popularity is the private nature of the arbitral […]

Confidentiality Concerns in Arbitration Disputes: Implementation of Confidentiality in Courts ...



Authors: Henrique Carneiro* Jurisdiction: International     Topics: Umbrella Clauses Investment Arbitration   Introduction For decades, arbitral tribunals and legal commentators have debated about the proper way to interpret the word “obligation” or “commitment” in international investment treaty umbrella clauses. The plain text of such clauses seems, at first glance, […]

Empirics-Based Umbrella Clause Interpretation