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| 1 | Arbitration: a ten-minute guide Need to find out about arbitration in ten minutes? This practice note aims to provide a bird's eye view of the most important features of arbitration and arbitration law, from commencement of proceedings right through to enforcement of awards. Links to more detailed discussion are provided. | Practice Note: Overview | Maintained |
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| 1 | The Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 The Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 (AA 2010) provides a modern statutory framework for domestic and international arbitration in Scotland, drawing on the best features of arbitration regimes around the world and reflected in the founding principles of the AA 2010. This practice note considers the terms of the AA 2010, including the Scottish Arbitration Rules. | Practice Notes | Maintained |
| 2 | Why arbitrate? Should you agree to arbitrate existing or future disputes? This practice note addresses the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration as a means of dispute resolution. | Practice Notes | Maintained |
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| 1 | Looking ahead: anticipated developments in 2013: arbitration A number of arbitration-related developments are expected in 2013 and beyond. This article highlights the key areas to watch. | Articles | 02-Jan-2013 |
| 2 | Looking ahead to the second half of 2012: arbitration A number of arbitration related developments are expected in the second half of 2012 and beyond. The key areas to watch are highlighted in this article. | Articles | 27-Jun-2012 |
| 3 | Top five tips from 2011 PLC Arbitration has selected some of the most significant developments from 2011. This article highlights our top five tips. | Articles | 13-Dec-2011 |
| 4 | International arbitration: streamlining, while competition heats ... An examination of developments in international arbitration over the last five years in some of the key jurisdictions across the globe. | Articles | 25-Mar-2011 |
| 5 | Looking ahead: anticipated developments in 2011: arbitration A number of arbitration related developments are expected in 2011. The key areas to watch are highlighted in this article. | Articles | 05-Jan-2011 |
| 6 | Top five tips from 2010 PLC Arbitration has picked out some of the most significant developments from 2010. This article highlights our top five tips. | Articles | 22-Dec-2010 |
| 7 | Jivraj v Hashwani: is the sky falling in? An article which analyses the English Court of Appeal's decision in Jivraj v Hashwani [2010] EWCA Civ 712 and explains the common misconceptions surrounding the case. | Articles | 20-Oct-2010 |
| 8 | International construction disputes in today's economy Current trends in international construction dispute resolution, especially those emerging from the global economic downturn, are reshaping the dispute resolution process. This article examines the rise of ADR and it impact on arbitration, construction as an "investment" dispute and issues when negotiating and administering construction contracts, particularly the increased importance of bonds, time clauses and choice of law clauses. | Articles | 01-Sep-2009 |
| 9 | International arbitration venues: emerging hotspots As international arbitration grows in popularity, more jurisdictions are emerging as locations in which to arbitrate. This article highlights growing hotspots for international arbitration and identifies some of the top arbitration lawyers in these jurisdictions. | Articles | 11-Sep-2007 |
| 10 | Arbitration: litigation by another name? An examination of the differences between arbitration and litigation and the particular advantages that arbitration offers. | Articles | 25-Jan-2007 |
| 11 | International arbitration: bestriding the narrow world A consideration of the practical aspects of being involved in an international arbitration. | Articles | 15-Mar-2006 |
| 12 | Location, location, location: the choice of seat in international ... The decision of where to locate an international arbitration can have major implications for the outcome. This first of a two-part feature examines the factors to consider when making that decision and provides an overview of the approaches to arbitration practice and the attitudes of arbitrators in ten key jurisdictions. | Articles | 14-Jun-2005 |
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| 1 | PwC and Queen Mary 2013 International Arbitration Survey PwC and Queen Mary School of International Arbitration have published their 2013 International Arbitration Survey on industry perspectives on international arbitration. | Legal Update: archive | 17-Apr-2013 |
| 2 | ICC Rules of Arbitration 2012 launched The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has launched its revised Rules of Arbitration, which will come into force on 1 January 2012. | Legal Update: archive | 14-Sep-2011 |
| 3 | MoJ consults on EC proposal to amend arbitration exception ... The Ministry of Justice has published a consultation seeking views on proposed revisions to Regulation (EC) 44/2001 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of civil and commercial matters (Brussels Regulation), including the amendment of the arbitration exception in the Regulation. | Legal Update: archive | 05-Jan-2011 |
| 4 | Brussels Regulation reforms: European Commission ... The European Commission has published its proposals for the reform of the Brussels Regulation. (Free access). | Legal Update: archive | 15-Dec-2010 |
| 5 | Effect of Part 36 offer in arbitration on costs of court ... An update on Paul Price and another v Ian Carter (t/a Ian Carter Building Contractors) [2010] EWHC 1737 (TCC), in which the court assessed the costs of two applications to enforce an arbitration award and to set aside that award, and took into account an offer to settle made in the underlying arbitration proceedings. | Legal Update: archive | 14-Jul-2010 |
| 6 | Requirement for arbitrators to be members of the Ismaili ... An update on Nurdin Jivraj v Sadruddin Hashwani [2009] EWHC 1364 (Comm), in which the court considered whether the requirement in an arbitration clause for all the arbitrators to be members of the Ismaili community was unlawful. NB that this judgment has been overturned in part on appeal, see Jivraj v Hashwani (Rev 2) [2010] EWCA Civ 712 (22 June 2010). | Legal Update: archive | 07-Jul-2009 |
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| 1 | Drafting arbitration agreements: detailed drafting note This note considers and comments upon several specific arbitration agreements, including commonly adopted institutional clauses. | Drafting Notes | Maintained |
| 2 | What standard of reasons is an arbitrator required to provide? In Compton Beauchamp Estates Ltd v Spence [2013] EWHC 1101 (Ch), Morgan J considered, in the context of a challenge under section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996, whether an arbitrator had provided adequate reasons for his award. | Legal Update: Case Report | 08-May-2013 |
| 3 | Court of Appeal dismisses appeal in Fortress case In Fortress Value Recovery Fund I LLC and others v Blue Skye Special Opportunities Fund LP and others [2013] EWCA Civ 367, the Court of Appeal considered an appeal concerning the interplay between the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 and the Arbitration Act 1996. | Legal Update: Case Report | 24-Apr-2013 |
| 4 | Court of seat does not have exclusive jurisdiction to grant ... In U&M Mining Zambia Ltd v Konkola Copper Mines plc [2013] EWHC 260 (Comm), Blair J considered whether the English court had exclusive jurisdiction to grant interim measures in support of an arbitration seated in England. | Legal Update: Case Report | 20-Feb-2013 |
| 5 | Arbitration agreement was implied term of settlement ... In Interserve Industrial Services Ltd v ZRE Katowice SA [2012] EWHC 3205 (TCC), HHJ David Grant (sitting as a judge of the High Court) considered whether disputes under a settlement agreement were subject to the arbitration clause contained in the underlying construction contracts. | Legal Update: Case Report | 03-Dec-2012 |
| 6 | Effect of contractual ADR provisions as condition precedent to ... In Wah (Aka Alan Tang) and another v Grant Thornton International Ltd and others [2012] EWHC 3198 (Ch), the court considered a jurisdictional challenge to an arbitral award under section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996, on the basis that certain contractual ADR processes had not been followed before commencing arbitration. | Legal Update: Case Report | 21-Nov-2012 |
| 7 | Court exercises inherent jurisdiction to stay proceedings (TCC ... In Turville Heath Inc v Chartis Insurance UK Ltd [2012] EWHC 3019 (TCC), the court considered an application to stay proceedings under section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996 or, alternatively, under the inherent jurisdction of the court under section 49 of the Senior Courts Act 1981. | Legal Update: Case Report | 07-Nov-2012 |
| 8 | Court of Appeal confirms declaratory awards can be enforced ... In West Tankers Inc v Allianz SpA and another [2012] EWCA Civ 27, the Court of Appeal considered whether the court has power to enter judgment in terms of a declaratory award. (Free access.) | Legal Update: Case Report | 25-Jan-2012 |
| 9 | Jivraj v Hashwani: Supreme Court allows appeal The Supreme Court has unanimously allowed the appeal in Jivraj v Hashwani [2011] UKSC 40, finding that arbitrators are not employees within the ambit of the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003 (SI 2003/1660). | Legal Update: Case Report | 27-Jul-2011 |
| 10 | Jivraj v Hashwani: Supreme Court sets hearing date The UK Supreme Court has set the hearing date for the appeal against the Court of Appeal's decision in Jivraj v Hashwani [2010] EWCA Civ 712. | Legal Update: Case Report | 02-Mar-2011 |
| 11 | Arbitrator was not functus officio (High Court) In Martin Dawes v Treasure & Son Ltd [2010] EWHC 3218 (TCC), the High Court ruled that an arbitrator was not functus officio and had jurisdiction to consider further claims referred to him. | Legal Update: Case Report | 15-Dec-2010 |
| 12 | High Court has no jurisdiction to order pre-action disclosure in ... In Travelers Insurance Company Ltd v Countrywide Surveyors Ltd [2010] EWHC 2455 (TCC), the TCC considered whether it could order pre-action disclosure where there was an arbitration agreement in place. | Legal Update: Case Report | 06-Oct-2010 |
| 13 | Court finds connection with England and Wales for purposes ... An update on Chalbury McCouat International Ltd v PG Foils Ltd [2010] EWHC 2050 (TCC), in which the court considered under section 2(4) of the Arbitration Act 1996 whether, by reason of a connection with England and Wales, it was appropriate to exercise its powers under section 18 of the Arbitration Act 1996. | Legal Update: Case Report | 04-Aug-2010 |
| 14 | Meaning of "final, conclusive and binding" An update on Shell Egypt West Manzala GmbH and anor v Dana Gas Egypt Ltd [2009] EWHC 2097 (Comm), which concerned the issue of whether rights of appeal against an arbitration award had been contractually excluded. | Legal Update: Case Report | 17-Aug-2009 |
| 15 | West Tankers ECJ judgment: full report A full update on the ECJ judgment in Allianz SpA v West Tankers Inc (Case C-185/07), which was concerned with anti-suit injunctions. | Legal Update: Case Report | 10-Feb-2009 |