The advantages of exclusive jurisdiction agreements (“EJAs”) are well known; chiefly, that of knowing where a party can sue and be sued. In Brazil, EJAs are widely used in both cross border…
On 12 July 2024, the Dutch Supreme Court (the “Supreme Court”) rendered its much anticipated decision on whether clauses providing for mediation as a procedural step before arbitration (or court…
The Irish High Court (“the High Court”) in a recent decision in Jephson & Jephson v. Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC [2024] IEHC 309 (“the Jephson decision”) made an Order to lift a stay previously…
For the first time under Rule 54(2) of the ICSID 2022 Arbitration Rules, the Tribunal in Ruby River Capital LLC v. Canada (ICSID Case No. ARB/23/5) had to decide on a request for suspension of the…
Most international commercial disputes of moderate-high complexity are expensive. While this may be good for the counsel representing parties, it is less so for the parties. The evolution of…
The rapid progression of technology is transforming industries and reshaping global geopolitical dynamics. With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) and explosive share growth, US…
While Pakistan is heading towards promulgating a new arbitration law, developments continue to take place under the extant Arbitration Act, 1940 (“the Act”). Section 34 is one of the most availed…
When a party is not content with an arbitration award, a challenge in the domestic courts often ensues. The High Court of England and Wales (the ‘High Court’) often deals with this issue in…
Ms. Bayzakova, it’s a pleasure to have you back, and Dr. Islambek Rustambekov, welcome to our interview series! Ms. Bayzakova is the Director of the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre ("TIAC…
While refusing to interfere with an award under Section 68 of the English Arbitration Act, Justice Teare pithily quipped that “by choosing to resolve disputes by arbitration the parties clothe the…
