Tag: Investment Arbitration
Ex-HKIAC head Mariel Dimsey leaves CMS to pursue arbitration
Mariel Dimsey starts a new chapter as independent arbitrator and consultant after leading CMS Hong Kong and arbitration
Beijing rises among top arbitration hubs
Asian regions top White & Case-QMUL arbitration survey, challenging Eurocentric dominance in global dispute hubs
Higher aims
The advantages of arbitration—speed, cost, confidentiality, and finality—are well known, but top China institutions aim higher
Use of electronic service in commercial arbitration
Electronic service overcomes geographic limits of traditional notice, ensuring effective notification and improved efficiency
HKIAC posts record 352 arbitration cases in 2024
HKIAC recorded 352 arbitration cases in 2024, the highest since 2009
Knowing is half the battle
China-UAE trade growth drives unique arbitration challenges for Chinese companies
New major player
Chinese companies are more confident and setting higher standards in cross-border disputes
SIAC registrar moves to LCIA as director general
Kevin Nash will join the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) as director general in January 2025
Resolving the blame game
China’s recent surge of equity-related disputes reflects testing economic times – and the importance of swift, effective resolution
Anli adds second arbitration specialist to Shanghai office
Anli Partners has hired arbitration specialist John Liu to strengthen its Shanghai team, following the addition of former JunHe partner Chen Luming in May
Advantages of arbitration in aviation dispute resolution
The BAC has accepted many disputes involving international aviation treaties
Arbitration of disputes over non-monetary debt contracts
Disputes arising from non-monetary debt contracts present unique challenges that require careful consideration from arbitrators
HKIAC names A&O partner Joanne Lau as new secretary-general
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) names Joanne Lau, a Hong Kong-based partner at Allen & Overy, as its new secretary-general
Procedures in event of arbitration party’s death
Procedures in event ofarbitration party’s death
International arbitration expert strengthens Rajah & Tann
International arbitration expert Vanina Sucharitkul joins Singapore’s Rajah & Tann as a partner in the firm’s regional international arbitration practice
Judicial review updates of TPF arbitration
The definition of TPF is when, during a litigation or arbitration procedure, a third-party contributor provides financial support to one of the parties in the dispute in the form of a contract, and receives remuneration after the recipient wins the lawsuit
Fees to please: Flexible and innovative fee structure for Hong Kong arbitration
With an increasing demand for TPF, the authors are optimistic that the current third-party regime will serve as an important access to justice
Kim & Chang’s veteran arbitration partner goes solo
After a more than 25-year stint with the largest Korean law firm Kim & Chang and co-founder of the firm’s international arbitration and cross-border litigation group, partner Park Eun Young is setting up as an independent arbitrator in his own practice, Park Arbitration Chambers
Manager liability in private equity fund arbitration
Disputes involving private equity funds have attracted more attention in recent years, with soaring numbers and complicated situations
Arbitration issues for foreign investors in Bangladesh
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key driver of economic development of an emerging country like Bangladesh
Dispute resolution risks for overseas investment
Chinese enterprises should fully understand the risks of overseas investment and formulate countermeasures to protect their own interests
JILA supports energy arbitration forum
Masako Takahata, vice president of the Japan In-House lawyers Association, lent her speaking expertise to the inaugural webinar of the Japan chapter of the Energy Related Arbitration Practitioners
