Where the terms of an arbitration prescribe the “seat” or “place” of the arbitration to be Jurisdiction A, but the parties choose to conduct the arbitration in Jurisdiction B, is judicial review of…
On 3 January 2025, the Constitutional Court of Indonesia (“Constitutional Court”) issued Decision No. 100/PUU-XXII/2024 ("Decision 100") which declared certain wording in Law No. 30 of 1999…
Recently, the UK Arbitration Act received royal assent, bringing in several important changes. The commentators have been quick to discuss these changes from various angles, including, for example,…
Factors relevant to the selection of the seat—or place—of international arbitration are generally well-known. Indeed, even clients, long oblivious to the perils of choosing the seat unwisely, are…
On November 8, 2024, the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress released for public comment the draft amendment to the PRC Arbitration Law (“2024 Draft”) after its first review…
South Africa's evolution into the premier destination for international arbitration in the Southern African Development Community ("SADC") region exemplifies its commitment to legal modernity,…
On October 31, Paris Arbitration hosted a conference on the choice of Paris as the seat in international arbitration, and its far-reaching implications. The conference, taking place in the heart of…
Part One of this blog post discussed how uncertainty can arise in determining the Limitations laws that apply in international commercial arbitration proceedings. Part Two will now discuss some…
This two-part blog post discusses applicable limitation laws, i.e., legislation purporting to limit the time period within which claims in international commercial arbitration proceedings must be…
