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Investment treaty arbitration: The leverage you may not know you have
Regulatory shifts, geopolitical tensions and government intervention are no longer outliers; they are part of doing business. For cross-border…
Arbitral enforcement, state immunity and issue estoppel: don’t (e)stop me now
Enforcing an arbitral award against a sovereign state like Russia takes time (and money). Knowing when you can rely on earlier foreign decisions to…
No Assignment, No Enforcement: English Court of Appeal Holds That Only Original Award Creditor May Enforce an ICSID Award
Can the successful claimant in an International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID“) arbitration sell the award, and can the buyer…
A Guide to Arbitration for Commercial Disputes in the UK
Arbitration allows an independent tribunal to decide a commercial dispute through a binding award, unless the parties agree otherwise…
Real Estate Litigation in the UAE
The forum for real estate litigation in UAE depends on the dispute. Civil courts hear sales, ownership and developer claims, while rental bodies hear…
Civil Litigation in the UAE
The court and claim route are central to civil litigation UAE proceedings. Federal and local courts apply the Civil Procedure Code, Federal…
Monthly Newsletter: October 2026
The Supreme Court of India, by a common order passed by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi, disposed of Arbitration Petition (Civil) Nos. 7 and 8 of…
调解、法律确定性与区域联通 - 为什么应将调解视为贸易与投资法律基础设施的一部分
本文系作者于2026年11月3日在“2026香港法律周”期间举行的第三届亚太国际私法峰会…
LCIA publishes its casework report for 2025, showing record gender diversity, a surge in early determination applications, and a sustained international caseload
The LCIA has recently published its Annual Casework Report for 2025 (the 2025 Report), providing valuable insights into the organisation's caseload…
Lawyers in Dubai and the UAE Arbitration Framework
Choosing arbitration involves decisions that can affect a dispute years after a contract is signed. The legal seat, institutional rules, authority of…
DIFC Courts in 2026: The Year in Review
The Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) Courts are often discussed for their role in financial disputes, arbitral supervision and…
Must the right to arbitrate be mutual? The Commercial Court says no
In A & Ors v E [2026] EWHC 2590 (BP), the Commercial Court dismissed applications under Sections 67 and 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the "Act")…
Can Bankruptcy Courts Override Arbitration Agreements? Supreme Court Will Decide
On Friday, Nov. 6, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case about when a bankruptcy court can set aside the Federal Arbitration Act and refuse to…
Mediation, Legal Certainty and Regional Connectivity
This article is based on remarks delivered by the author at the 3rd Asia-Pacific International Private Law Summit, held during Hong Kong Legal Week…
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 301
Assignability of investment treaty awards, shipbuilding contract interpretation, insolvency standards and the impact of injunctions are all dealt…
From Agreement to Enforcement: The Advantages of the Lawyer-Countersigned Deed
What is an agreement worth when the debtor does not perform it? It first has the binding force of a contract and is often performed voluntarily. But…
Investing into Vietnam's next chapter of growth: opportunity, structure and risk
Vietnam's investment story is entering a new phase. As foreign investment continues to grow, attention is shifting towards how investors can…
In-House Counsel’s Role and Expectations From the Arbitral Process
As part of India ADR Week 2026, held in Mumbai, Skadden hosted “Focus on the Client: In-House Counsel’s Role and Expectations From the Arbitral…
Interim and Emergency Relief in Arbitration: Key Takeaways from Dubai Arbitration Week 2026
Obtaining urgent relief can be critical in commercial disputes, particularly where assets are at risk of dissipation. But an interim order may offer…
Star wars: navigating legal disputes in the commercial space sector
No longer confined to the realm of science fiction, commercial activity in outer space has grown in the past 20 years, with the area predicted to be…
The DIFC Courts Among Their Peers: Jurisdiction, Judicial Boundaries and Enforcement
The establishment of the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (“DIFC Courts”) in 2004 introduced a novel judicial forum into the commercial…
New ICC Arbitration Rules: What Faster Proceedings Mean for Business
New ICC Arbitration Rules have taken effect: The new ICC Arbitration Rules generally apply to arbitrations commenced on or after June 1, 2026…
Hon. Heather A. Welch (Ret.) Honored With the Justice Vaino Spencer Leadership Award by the National Association of Women Judges
Recognition highlights leadership and contributions to the advancement of women in the judiciary…
Scrutiny from regulators outside Japan: Challenges for Japanese companies - Episode 20: Scrutiny from overseas regulators as a thorn in the side
Japanese regulators can differ significantly from their overseas counterparts in their approach to corporate misconduct, and in the investigative and…
The AI Arbitrator from the American Arbitration Association®, Now Available for Commercial Cases
The American Arbitration Association (AAA®), the global leader in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), today announced that it is expanding its AI…
Singapore Court Refuses Enforcement of a China-Seated CIETAC Emergency Arbitrator Award
In 2025, the Chinese company Zhejiang Crystal-Optech Co., Ltd. ("COT"), obtained an interim award by an emergency arbitrator…
Kuwait Issues New Arbitration Law
Kuwait has enacted Decree-Law No. 120 of 2026 (New Law), replacing its fragmented arbitration framework and adopting various established…
An Investor’s First Look: Vietnam’s International Financial Centre (VIFC)
Vietnam’s International Financial Centre is moving from policy design into implementation. For financial institutions, investment funds, fintech…
Security for appeal costs, judicial notice of enforcement risks, and proportionate legal costs
Hulley Enterprises Ltd, Yukos Universal Ltd and Veteran Petroleum Ltd (together, ‘Hulley’) have been seeking since 2015 to recognise and enforce in…
アジア紛争解決ニュースレター｜インド編 第1号（全3回）理論編 紛争解決条項は「三つの選択」でできている
インドで事業を行う日本企業の契約書では、紛争解決条項にしばしば「シンガポール」が登 場します。インドの取引で起きた紛争を、…