Arbitration institution

The past year brought a significant maturation of the arbitration landscape in East and Central Asia, characterized by pivotal legislative enactments and the fortification of regional hubs. Most…

The Government of Japan has, for many years, pursued coordinated efforts to promote Japan as a seat for international arbitrations and encouraged the use of international arbitration in Japan…

On 24 October 2025, the Baku Arbitration Centre (“BAC”) was officially inaugurated during the two-day international conference, Azerbaijan Arbitration Days 2025 (“AzAD”). This event was a…

The 14th Asia-Pacific ADR Conference opened on 29 October 2025 as part of the Seoul ADR Festival 2025. The Conference was co-hosted by UNCITRAL, the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea,…

On the third day of Hong Kong Arbitration Week 2025, the flagship event of the week—the ADR in Asia Conference—took place, continuing a long-standing tradition. The conference opened with Welcome…

The Philippines is undergoing a significant infrastructure expansion, with the government allocating PHP 1.507 trillion in 2025—equivalent to 5% of GDP—for development projects. This surge, supported…

The ICCA-KIAC Conference is approaching, taking place on 5 June 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda. It will focus on the theme “Africa & International Arbitration: Untold Stories” and discuss legal reform…

On September 21, 2024, Legislative Decree No. 1660 ("Decree") was enacted. The Decree strengthens the National Registry of Arbitrators and Arbitration Centers (“RENACE”), mandating the registration…

On 21 February 2024, the District Court of Amsterdam (“the court”) rendered a decision in summary proceedings. The key question that arose from this decision was: Can parties facing an unclear…