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Batavia Eximp & Contracting (S) Pte Ltd v Pedregal Maritime SA (The Taikoo Brilliance) [2025] EWHC 1878 (Comm)
On 22 July 2025, the Commercial Court (Knowles J) delivered judgment in Batavia Eximp & Contracting (S) Pte Ltd v Pedregal Maritime SA (The Taikoo…
Dispute boards in construction disputes
In larger construction projects, it is internationally common to establish a dispute board - a special panel that, during the course of the project…
Dispute boards i entreprenadtvister
I större entreprenadprojekt är det internationellt sett vanligt att inrätta en dispute board - en särskild nämnd som under projektets gång löpande ska…
Dispute Resolution Clauses in Commercial Contracts: Lessons from the Supreme Court’s Ruling in South Delhi Municipal Corporation v. SMS Limited
Dispute resolution clauses in commercial contracts shape how parties address conflicts and the forums available for their resolution. In South Delhi…
The Arbitration Act 2025: What does it mean for insurers?
The Arbitration Act 2025 (the Act) has come into force this month, amending the Arbitration Act 1996, with the aim to modernise the UK’s approach to…
Drafting Broad Arbitration Clauses
In the recent decision Soar.Earth Ltd v. Mahaffie, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado addressed what happens when competing forum…
Understanding Section 21 Of The Arbitration And Conciliation Act
Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, exists at the nucleus of the arbitral process in India, providing the procedural anchor for…
Navigating Turbulent Waters: The Complex and Costly Preparation of Costs and Case Management Conferences before Trial
Parties have been reminded that they are under an obligation to actively explore alternative dispute resolution (James Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil…
AI and international arbitration - watching brief #1: the current landscape
Generative AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, and international arbitration is no exception. At Freshfields, we believe that…
The Arbitration Act 2025 is now in force. What does it mean for London-seated arbitrations?
The Act has been making it’s way through Parliament since the Law Commission published its final report in September 2023…
Hong Kong court clarifies effect of settlement agreements disapplying dispute resolution clauses of original contract
In the recent decision of Kat Yue Construction Engineering Limited v. Fai Lee Construction (H.K.) Limited [2025] HKCFI 3298, the Hong Kong Court of…
Challenges based on the misuse of tribunal secretaries
International arbitration partner Lucy Winnington-Ingram explores the increasingly significant role of tribunal secretaries in international…
AI and Arbitration: How to agree sensible uses of AI tools within the arbitration
Part of the appeal of arbitration as a dispute resolution procedure is that parties have a degree of flexibility over the proceedings. They can choose…
New UK Arbitration Act 2025 in Force: What You Need to Know
On August 1, 2025, the United Kingdom’s Arbitration Act 2025 (the “2025 Act”) came into force. The 2025 Act reflects a comprehensive review of the…
AI and international arbitration: Views on acceptable and unacceptable uses
As AI tools have become more sophisticated, and more prominent in many areas of life, the legal profession continues to wrestle with the way in which…
Draft Arbitration Rules of PMAC - Part 4: Evidence and Document Production
On 4 June 2025, the Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre of the Unified Patent Court (Centre) launched a public consultation to gather feedback on…
Section 34 Demystified: Judicial trends in modifying Arbitral Awards post Gayatri Balasamy
This article distils Hon'ble Supreme Court of India's landmark judgment in Gayatri Balasamy v. M/s ISG Novasoft Technologies Limited[2]…
Argentina: Changes in the National Consumer Arbitration System
Provision 892/2025 (“Provision”), issued by the Ministry of Economy’s Undersecretariat for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade…
Supreme Court: You cannot change your stance midway - Estoppel by Conduct reinforced
The Supreme Court in the judgment of Sanjit Singh Salwan & Ors. V. Sardar Inderjit Singh Salwan & Ors., decided on 14th August 2025, reported in 2025…
Fourth Circuit rules law firm and debt collector waived arbitration rights by filing collection actions in state court
A Fourth Circuit panel affirmed the denial of a motion to compel arbitration, finding that the law firm and debt collector who sought to compel…
Switzerland steps up: International commercial courts will strengthen Switzerland as hub for the resolution of international commercial disputes
Switzerland has long enjoyed its strong reputation as a neutral and reliable forum/seat for the resolution of international disputes, particularly in…
仲裁庭组成：当事人意思自治与公正效率的平衡
近年来，随着“一带一路”倡议深入推进，越来越多的中国企业选择走出国门，拓展海外市场。这一趋势不仅为企业带来了巨大的商业机遇，同时也伴随着复杂的法律风险。由于不同国家和地区的法律体系、文化背景和商业惯例存在显著差异，中国企业在…
A First for Hong Kong: Court dismisses anti-suit injunction seeking to restrain a Cayman winding up
Since the landmark cases of Re Guy Lam and Sian Participation (see our blogposts here and here), there has been a clear divergence in how Hong Kong…
Late Payments in California Arbitrations No Longer an Automatic Breach
On August 11, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court[1] and peeled away the draconian application of…
Court sets aside arbitration claim form and discharges worldwide freezing order
This decision provides a salutary reminder of the importance of compliance with procedural rules and that an arbitration claim form must be served…
Beyond the Signature: Who Gets a Seat at the Arbitration Table?
Summary: In a recent ruling, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has held that (a) non-signatories cannot attend arbitration proceedings, re-affirming…
Commercial Court grants freezing order in support of LMAA arbitration proceedings
The Commercial Court has granted a freezing order in support of LMAA arbitration proceedings arising out of a charterparty dispute…
Landmark Federal Court Ruling confirms Foreign Confirmation Judgments of Arbitral Awards enforceable through Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act
On 13 August 2025, the Federal Court in ING Bank NV and OW Bunker Far East (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Tumpuan Megah Development Sdn Bhd (Civil Appeal No…
Written advocacy
Written advocacy is an essential ingredient of the arbitration process. While somewhat underrated as compared with its more illustrious counterpart -…
生命科学行业License-in/out合同争议要点分析（四）：首付款是否可能退回？
在License-in/out交易中，最为核心的条款之一是许可方与被许可方之间的许可费安排，也即财务条款。在一个惯常的License-in/out交易中…