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Business Litigation in the UAE: How a Commercial Dispute Is Taken to Court
For business litigation UAE, identify the forum and procedure before filing. Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022 governs ordinary civil procedure, as…
Leslie G. Bottomly, Senior Judge, Joins JAMS in Portland
Veteran trial court judge and employment litigator joins JAMS as a mediator, arbitrator, neutral evaluator and court-appointed neutral…
SCC Guide: Arbitrator challenges on grounds of political opinion at the SCC
Geopolitical tensions have fuelled a growing trend of arbitrators facing challenges based on their backgrounds, with increasing weight placed on, e.g…
India's Data Protection Turn and the Future of Arbitral Confidentiality: Lessons from the EU and Singapore
International arbitration is now the preferred mechanism for cross-jurisdictional disputes, driven by its flexibility and adaptability…
De Novo or Clear Error? The Seventh Circuit Adopts a New Approach to Reviewing Arbitration Denials
Federal courts of appeals often confront the question of how much deference to give a district court’s decision on appeal. In the arbitration context…
Lawyers in Dubai for Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
A successful court case overseas may still leave a creditor unpaid when the debtor or relevant assets are in the UAE. The next question is how to…
Hong Kong Court Refuses to Enforce Mainland Arbitral Award on Public Policy Grounds
In K v JX [2026] HKCFI 2854, the court granted JX’s application to set aside an Enforcement Order by which K was granted leave to enforce a Mainland…
Dispute Resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Newsletter - Volume 1
The dispute resolution landscape in Nigeria continues to evolve in response to significant judicial pronouncements, regulatory reforms, and changing…
One-Sided, Still Binding: London Court Upholds Unilateral Arbitration Clause
The English Commercial Court has handed down an important judgment that again emphasises why London remains a leading seat for international…
Amendments to the rules for the conduct of proceedings before the commission for conciliation, mediation and arbitration
On 23 October 2026, amended Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings before the CCMA (Rules) were published. The amended Rules introduce important…
Lawyers in Dubai for Arbitral Award Recognition and Enforcement
Winning an arbitration does not itself identify the assets from which an award will be paid. A creditor needs a court procedure suited to the award…
Mass Arbitration: Managing the Risk for Payments and Fintech Companies
In this Episode of Payments Pros, host Carlin McCrory is joined by Justin Weber, a business litigation partner at Troutman Pepper Locke, to discuss…
The Independence of Arbitration Agreements: Examining the Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses Beyond the Articles of Association
Arbitration clauses are frequently incorporated into commercial agreements and corporate documents as mechanisms for resolving disputes without…
How to File a Civil Claim in Dubai: 7 Essential Steps
Civil disputes in Dubai may arise from unpaid debts, contractual breaches, property disagreements, or claims for compensation. Filing a civil claim…
Bifurcation is not a shortcut: Why construction arbitration needs an evidentiary stability test
Construction arbitration bifurcation is often justified on efficiency grounds…
Italy: IVASS, Bank of Italy and CONSOB strengthen coordination between financial sector dispute resolution schemes
On 3 November 2026, IVASS announced that it, Banca d’Italia and CONSOB had entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding on alternative dispute…
Leadership & Dispute Resolution
Conflict is not something to manufacture or celebrate. But handled well, it can expose risk, test assumptions and protect the relationships on which…
One Destination, Many Centres: The Future of Arbitration in the UAE
When businesses negotiate commercial agreements, considerable attention is often given to the financial terms, contractual obligations and allocation…
Supreme Court of Victoria Upholds Australia's Robust Approach to Enforcing Arbitral Awards
Australian courts continue to take a strong pro-enforcement stance on arbitral awards.In Simple Investments Pty Ltd v Bradley St Development Vic Pty…
Horizon Scanner: Energy, Planning, Infrastructure and Construction - State Aid
The European Commission’s new EU Framework for Climate Resilience aims to strengthen Europe’s preparedness for and response to climate risks…
A clause that works only on paper
A cross-border dispute clause can be legally sound and still be inaccessible to the business relying on it. For SMEs, the real test is whether the…
Arbitration Agreements: Courts Confirm "Light Touch" Approach
A recent Victorian decision underscores the courts’ commitment to supporting, rather than supplanting, the arbitral process.In Zoo Property Wealth…
Hon. Gilbert G. Ochoa (Ret.) Joins JAMS in Los Angeles
JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. Gilbert G. Ochoa (Ret.) has…
Commercial Disputes Weekly Issue 300
A double dose of marine insurance, with an aviation injunction, investment treaty arbitration and adjudicator’s jurisdiction issue in this edition of…
Reform and modernization of Germanys arbitration law
Germany is amid a reform of its arbitration framework. On 10 June 2026, the German Federal Cabinet approved the government draft of…
Mass Arbitration Is Not Slowing Down: What the AAA’s Data Means for 2026 and 2027
Earlier this year, the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) published Mass Arbitration in Transition: What 2025 Data Reveals About…
From Award to Execution: Supreme Court Asks the Law Commission to Close the Enforcement Gap
Royal Construction Company Pvt. Ltd. (‘Appellant’), obtained an arbitral award dated 10.08.2002 against National Projects Construction Corporation…
Ireland’s defamation law reform: changes to court rules
Amendments to court rules have been published that will support measures introduced by the Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 (the “2026 Act”) to…
South Africa: Sunrise Power v. Nigeria ICC Arbitration Case
A recent International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) award in the Mambilla dispute underscores the legal and practical risks of settling disputes…
#SCOTUS Asks for a Response in ERISA Case that Could Revive Retirement Plan Arbitration Clauses
The U.S. Supreme Court has asked a former Capital Group employee to respond to the investment firm’s bid to send her retirement plan suit to…