In the silence of coded chains and cryptographic consensus, a new form of adjudication has emerged—one that claims the name of “justice” without courts, robes, or borders. This is decentralised…
With effect from January 1, 2025, the German Institution of Arbitration (“DIS”) has introduced a thoroughly revised set of Sports Arbitration Rules (DIS-SportSchO). This marks the third version since…
In Acanthus Ltd v Watercare Services Ltd [2025] NZHC 479, the High Court of New Zealand (“High Court”) addressed jurisdiction issues in the context of multiple contracts relating to the same overall…
Since 1993, Russian arbitration law has supported arbitration and required courts to uphold and enforce arbitration clauses. However, in response to Western sanctions imposed on Russian individuals…
It is commonly agreed that arbitration is only as good as the arbitrators. When nominating an arbitrator, a party counts on their expertise, reputation, or views expressed in doctrine. Therefore, a…
The Editorial Board of Kluwer Arbitration Blog announces the opening of the following position with Kluwer Arbitration Blog: Assistant Editor for the US. Experience and knowledge in…
During the last decade, there has been significant debate about whether investors holding the nationality of the host State may bring an investment treaty claim invoking the nationality of another…
On 1 January 2025, the German Institute of Arbitration (“DIS”) introduced the new DIS Sport Arbitration Rules, which are specifically tailored to the essential sport-specific features of arbitral…
2025 marks the 30th Anniversary of the establishment of China’s prior reporting mechanism for foreign-related arbitration, presenting an opportune moment to revisit its evolution and discuss future…
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…
