After nearly a decade, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (“VIAC” or the “Centre”) has adopted a new set of arbitration rules, marking their fifth iteration. The Rules of Arbitration of the…
Absent special circumstances, the principle that costs follow the event governs recovery in international arbitration. Of late, however, the advent of third-party funding (“TPF”) has ignited…
On 2 June 2026, the Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”) handed down its judgment in DTH and another v DTF and others [2026] SGHC(I) 5 (“DTH”), dealing with the recoverability of third…
Ireland was recently announced as the EMEA hub for the ICDR. The arguments in its favour are obvious. Ireland is one of only two English-speaking EU members. It is home to many multinational…
The dawn of 2026 has been marked by significant legal and institutional changes to the Malaysian arbitration landscape. Most notably, the establishment of the inaugural Asian International…
The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (“STJ”) recently issued a decision that may significantly influence the legal treatment of third-party funding in Brazil. In essence, this ruling not only…
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (“CIArb”) published its Guideline on Third-Party Funding (“Guideline”) in September 2025, setting out a framework for the use and disclosure of funding in…
Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) considerations have evolved from idealistic frameworks into binding legal, financial and reputational imperatives and responsibilities. Increasingly,…
On 15 October 2024, Norton Rose Fulbright hosted a breakfast panel discussion on the topic of “Hot Cakes and Hot Takes: Trends and Developments in Asia’s Energy Sector” in Brisbane as part of…
