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Revised Arbitration Rules of the Finland Chamber of Commerce to enter into force on 1 January 2020

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The Finland Arbitration Institute (“FAI”) administers domestic and international arbitrations governed by its Arbitration Rules and the Rules for Expedited Arbitration. These rules were fully revised in 2013, and have now been updated with the revision that entered into force 1 January 2020 (the “2020 Rules”). The 2020 Rules contain individual improvements to the 2013 Rules, with the aim of speeding up and streamlining the arbitration process. Key changes include further possibilities to deliver documents…

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In Arbitration Procedure

Brought to the party: the English Court’s jurisdiction over non-party witnesses in arbitral proceedings

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The Court of Appeal has confirmed that the Court has jurisdiction to compel the evidence of third party witnesses in arbitration proceedings under s. 44(2)(a) of the Arbitration Act 1996. However, the Court’s jurisdiction against third parties in respect of other powers under s. 44 remains an open question for future judicial development. Introduction England and Wales has long been known as an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction. That reputation is in part founded upon the tools available…

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The Hague Rules on Business and Human Rights Arbitration

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On December 12, 2019, the Hague Rules on Business and Human Rights Arbitration (“the Rules on Human Rights Arbitration”) were launched at the Peace Palace in The Hague. The Rules on Human Rights Arbitration provide for the administration of arbitrations concerning disputes related to the impact of business activities on human rights. The Rules on Human Rights Arbitration are based on the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (as adopted in 2013) with modifications needed to address issues…

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International Arbitration Yearbook, 13th Edition – now available!

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We are pleased to announce that the latest edition of the Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook is now available. This year, in recognition of both our clients’ preferences for soft copy material and our commitment to sustainability, the Yearbook is being published electronically via our Global Arbitration News blog, rather than in hard copy. This new edition reviews important developments in arbitration over the past year across 43 jurisdictions, including: The increasing use of artificial…

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