2025 in Review

2025 was an activity-filled year from a Canadian perspective. Accordingly, this “year in review” post proceeds in two parts. Whereas Part 1 tracked  the evolution of caselaw following three landmark…

2025 was an activity-filled year from a Canadian perspective. Accordingly, this "year in review" post proceeds in two parts. Whereas Part 1 tracks the main jurisprudential trends, Part 2 shines light…

Latin America continued to play a central role in the global investment arbitration landscape in 2025. While the year did not witness sweeping treaty reform, it was marked by an increased reliance on…

2025 marked a historically significant year for arbitration in China. More than three decades after the entry into force of the Arbitration Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “Chinese…

2025 was a year of transition for France being in the midst of reforming its arbitration law. This post highlights significant developments and judicial decisions of the past year. Reform of French…

In 2025, arbitration developments across the Pacific region took distinct paths. Australia and New Zealand saw an influx of pro-arbitration cases within the respective country's courts, whilst the…

In 2025, commercial arbitration in Latin America reached a turning point, shaped by uneven economic recovery, increased political division, and ongoing discussions about the legitimacy of the…

2025 marked a year of consolidation and innovation for arbitration in Southeast Asia. Across the region, legislative reform, revised institutional rules, and a growing body of significant awards and…

As 2025 draws to a close, it invites reflection not only on the contributions published on the Kluwer Arbitration Blog over the past year, but more importantly on what the year’s thematic patterns…