Recently in CNG v G and Another [2024] HKCFI 575,[1] The Honourable Madam Justice Mimmie Chan of the Court of First Instance dismissed an…
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Welcome to the 17th edition of the Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook. We are pleased to bring you our analysis of notable developments in…
Swiss Federal Supreme Court affirms ICSID tribunal’s restrictive rationale in upholding China’s jurisdictional objection
In a recent decision published on 11 January 2023, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (“SFSC”) confirmed the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes’…
The Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) recently published its new CRCICA Arbitration Rules, which have entered into force with effect from…
On January 1, 2024, China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission’s (CIETAC) newly amended arbitration rules (the 2024 Rules) have taken effect. As compared…
Dubai Court of Cassation confirms validity and enforceability of arbitration agreements despite non-payment of arbitration costs
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In Therium Litigation Funding A IC v Bugsby Property LLC[1] the English Commercial Court had its first opportunity to consider the enforceability of Litigation…
Hong Kong Court of Court of First Instance remits awards to give arbitrator the opportunity to eliminate conflict with Hong Kong public policy on illegality
In G v N [2023] HKCFI 3366, an arbitrator decided on illegality under Hong Kong law applying the wrong test. G sought to set…
When intervention becomes necessary: A rare example of serious irregularity causing substantial injustice under section 68 of the English Arbitration Act
It is often observed that successful challenges to arbitration awards are rare and that this, perhaps in itself, demonstrates the English Courts’ desire to…
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Welcome to the 17th edition of the Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook. We are pleased to bring you our analysis…