Defining the parameters of what constitutes an arbitral award is an important exercise towards strengthening the integrity of the international arbitration system. As Gary Born explains in…
Following the widely discussed High Court decision in Nigeria v. Process & Industrial Development (“Nigeria v. P&ID Decision”) (see Blog coverage here and here), Justice Robin Knowles has…
For over 40 years, since Israel ratified the ICSID Convention (“the Convention”) in 1983, its obligations under the treaty have remained largely theoretical. This long-standing status quo was finally…
Finality is a cornerstone of arbitral awards, and cost orders are a critical part of that finality – including in South Africa.Arbitration costs can be substantial – in fact, legal fees often make up…
Can a party who voluntarily enters into an arbitration agreement be said to have waived or forgone its right to an independent and impartial tribunal guaranteed under Article 6(1) of the…
At the heart of every free trade agreement (FTA) is an established dispute resolution process whereby parties undertake to resolve disputes that may arise between state parties. Given the huge…
For a very long time, certain UAE courts used to refuse the enforcement of awards that were signed only on the last page, while other courts allowed enforcement of such awards. The position on this…
International arbitration can be reasonably attributed to the crème de la crème of the legal profession. This is especially true when counsel represents governmental interests in either investment or…
An international arbitral tribunal seated in Korea addressing the res judicata effect of a prior arbitral award is faced with the question of whether the res judicata effect should be determined in…
As part of Hong Kong Arbitration Week 2025, Hui Zhong Law Firm (“Hui Zhong”) hosted a panel on 23 October 2025, entitled Uncovering Hidden Wealth: Strategies in Asset Tracing & Recovery. The…
