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Modernising DIFC Arbitration: Key Changes Under the Proposed 2026 Reforms
The DIFC Arbitration Law (DIFC Law No. 1 of 2008) has provided the legislative framework for DIFC-seated arbitrations for the past 18 years. When…
Out of Court, into consensus: the judiciary's mediation mindset
The recent decision of Mr Justice Twomey in J Burke and Associates Limited -v- Patrick O'Connell[1] (the "Burke Judgment") held that the Court has…
Litigation Strategy 2026
This webinar was the seventh session in Khaitan & Co’s In-House Counsel Forum series and focused on equipping General Counsel (GCs) and in-house…
Swiss Supreme Court: No Easy Route to Reopen Arbitral Awards
When a state invokes fresh criminal convictions to reopen an international arbitral award, how far will Swiss courts bend? Not far at all, according…
The Arbitration Afterlife: Claims Beyond CIRP
Arbitration and insolvency are two systems of adjudication that, at a conceptual level, pull in opposing directions. Arbitration is a creature of…
Ninth Circuit Again Applies Effective Vindication Doctrine In Finding ERISA Plan Arbitration Clause Unenforceable
On July 30, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit once again applied the judicially created “effective vindication doctrine” and held…
Supreme Court Clarifies Interstate Commerce Requirement for FAA’s Arbitration Exemption: Considerations for Employers
On May 28, 2026, in Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its fourth ruling in recent years interpreting the scope of the…
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co Strengthens its International Arbitration Practice with the Appointment of Shaneen Parikh as Partner in Mumbai
August 07, 2026| Mumbai: Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) has appointed Shaneen Parikh as a Partner in its Dispute Resolution practice…
The EU’s 21st sanctions package: an expanded arbitration toolkit to protect EU persons against retaliatory Russian litigation
The EU’s 21st sanctions package now provides EU persons with broader tools to seek to resist retaliatory Russian sanctions-related proceedings…
Colombia Elects Abelardo De La Espriella: What Comes Next for its Economy?
Colombia has elected Abelardo De La Espriella as President, marking a pronounced shift to the right following the administration of Gustavo Petro. De…
2026 年 6 月 ICC 仲裁規則改正
国際商業会議所（ICC）は、2026 年版仲裁規則（以下「本改正規則」といいます。）を公表し、本改正規則は 2026 年 6 月 1日付けで施行されました…
Songa Product and Chemical Tankers IV AS v Gardsea Shipping Inc [2026] EWHC 1559 (Comm): Meaning of Banking Days - High Court clarifies payment deadlines under Saleform 2012
In Songa Product and Chemical Tankers IV AS v Gardsea Shipping Inc [2026] EWHC 1559 (Comm) (“Songa”), the Commercial Court provided important…
The buyback options of foreign investors - the point of no return?
Amendments to Federal Law No. 160-FZ dated 9 July 1999 "On Foreign Investments in the Russian Federation" (hereinafter the "Foreign Investment Law")…
Inside ICC Arbitration: Claudia Salomon on Record Caseloads, Gender Diversity Gains and the New 2026 Rules
The ICC International Court of Arbitration registered its record-breaking 30,000th case in 2025, and the ICC’s new 2026 rules eliminate mandatory…
Debarment Not Amenable to Interim Relief Under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act: Delhi High Court
The Hon’ble Delhi High Court, in NCC Limited v. Airports Authority of India (O.M.P. (I) (COMM.) 140 of 2026), decided on July 1, 2026, held that an…
Australia Court Confirms Proceedings May Be Split Between Court and Arbitration
A recent decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal1 addressed the operation of section 7 of the International Arbitration Act 1974 (Cth) in…
Exceljade Sdn Bhd v Bauer (M) Sdn Bhd [2013] MLJU 1202
The Applicant was the developer of a construction project known as Setia Sky Residences in Kuala Lumpur, while the Respondent was appointed as the…
The Hidden Cost of Waiting Too Long to Mediate Construction Claims
Early resolution is key to managing complex construction disputes, and mediation provides an efficient, cost-effective way to achieve that objective…
Randy Hafer, Esq., Joins JAMS in Atlanta
Atlanta - JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Randy Hafer, Esq., has…
Опционы иностранных инвесторов на обратный выкуп - нет пути назад?
Приняты изменения в Федеральный закон от 09 июля 1999 года № 160-ФЗ "Об иностранных инвестициях в…
NHAI Cannot Arbitrarily Terminate EPC Contract Despite Arbitration Clause: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, in Tata Projects Limited v. Union of India & Ors. (Writ-C No. 4559 of 2025), decided on July 8, 2026, held that the…
HKA Managing Director Tyler Smith Khoury contributes to ICCA Report No. 8
We are pleased to recognize Tyler Smith Khoury, Managing Director at HKA, for her contributions as a member of the ICCA International Council for…
“But I didn’t agree to arbitration”: an Australian lesson in contract drafting
Arbitration has been growing in popularity as the preferred mechanism for resolving commercial disputes. Businesses engaged in international trade…
Venture Global系列LNG贸易仲裁案的启示：中国企业如何管控采购合同风险
一、引言与案件概况 （一）背景与案件潜在影响 全球液化天然气（LNG）贸易通常依靠20年期长期购销协议（Long-term LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement…
Trusting the data: why London leads the future of global dispute resolution
As competition between jurisdictions intensifies, data shows that London remains a leading dispute resolution hub; balancing volume, speed and…
Arbitration vs Court Litigation in the UAE: How Businesses Can Choose the Right Dispute Resolution Route
Commercial disputes are common in business. A delayed payment, a failed investment arrangement, a disputed variation, a shareholder disagreement or a…
CERCLA-Related State-Law Claims Stay in Federal Court
In a significant decision for companies operating under an EPA Consent Decree or similar Federally supervised remediation obligation, the Eleventh…
Medipas LLC v Erdenet Mining Corp SOE [2026] SGHC 97
The Singapore High Court upheld the enforcement of a SIAC award and in the course of its judgment, addressed issues relating to pathological…
Breaking Ground: From building sites to boardrooms: Is adjudication New Zealand's next big dispute resolution tool?
Most participants in the New Zealand construction industry will be familiar with adjudication. Whether they have been involved in one or not, they…
Section 9 and Foreign Award Enforcement: Jurisdictional Question Settled, but Boundaries Still Uncertain
Summary: The Bombay High Court, in Osterreichischer Lloyd v. Victore Ships, has held that a party seeking to enforce a foreign arbitral award in…