The imminent arrival of Riyadh International Disputes Week ("RIDW") is a natural opportunity to reflect on the Gulf/Middle East disputes market and the factors that will impact on the success of the…
Modern institutional arbitration rules commonly provide for emergency relief at the outset of the arbitration either through the expedited formation of a tribunal or the appointment of an emergency…
Introduction
The Hague District Court ruled on 20 April 2016 to reverse a PCA tribunal's decision against Russia to pay damages in excess of US$50 billion to the former majority shareholders of Yukos…
and Ian Hopkinson, Clyde & Co
At above US$60 per barrel, crude oil prices have bounced a little since their January 2015 low. However, with continued mixed indications concerning US production,…
By Ben Knowles and Khaled Moyeed at Clyde & Co LLP
A recent arbitration award has highlighted the question of the enforceability of forfeiture provisions in oil and gas JOAs. The effect of such…
