Germany is a Model Law country. As a result, German Law provides for only limited grounds to set aside an arbitral award if the…

Effective 16 December 2022, lawyers in Hong Kong are permitted to fund clients for whom they act in an arbitration by entering into outcome-related…

In Lavvan, Inc. v. Amyris, Inc., No. 21-1819 (2d Cir. Sept. 15, 2022),[1] the Second Circuit affirmed order denying motion to compel arbitration, holding that…

As reported on this blog[1], in 2020 the Russian State Duma adopted the Law No. 171-FZ “to protect the right to access to justice…

In a decision published on September 23, 2022, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (“SFSC”) ruled on the request for a revision of an arbitral…

Introduction As every year,[1] we have taken a closer look at the statistics that are available for arbitration proceedings at some of the most…

The Center for Arbitration and Mediation of the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada (“CAM-CCBC”), which is the largest Brazilian arbitration institution, revised its arbitration rules…

245 Park Member LLC v. HNA Grp. (Int’l) Co., 1:22-cv-5136-JGK (S.D.N.Y. July 25, 2022)[1] Factual Background In 2017, Petitioner 245 Park JV LLC, a U.S.…

On 1 January 2023, the revised Swiss Code of Obligations (“CO”) will enter into force. The revised act includes a new article 697n, which…

In Peace River Hydro Partners v. Petrowest Corp., the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) refused to stay a receiver’s civil lawsuit in favour of…