Arbitration news round-up to 25 May 2016 | Practical Law

Arbitration news round-up to 25 May 2016 | Practical Law

Developments that may be of interest to arbitration practitioners for the week to 25 May 2016.

Arbitration news round-up to 25 May 2016

Practical Law UK Legal Update 2-628-6383 (Approx. 3 pages)

Arbitration news round-up to 25 May 2016

by Practical Law Arbitration
Published on 25 May 2016 • ExpandFrance, Hong Kong - PRC, International...Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates
Developments that may be of interest to arbitration practitioners for the week to 25 May 2016.
We report in brief below on other developments that may be of interest to arbitration practitioners:
  • The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Organisation for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA) are to sign a partnership agreement next month, aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two organisations and promoting the practice of arbitration in the 17 member countries of OHADA.
  • On 18 May 2016, the Russian Arbitration Association (RAA) and the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) signed a cooperation agreement. The agreement establishes a framework for both entities to work together in the coordination of events, exchange of expertise and so on.
  • The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has announced that it has obtained preliminary approval to open an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).