In Ohpen Operations UK Limited v. Invesco Fund Managers Limited, the English court held that mediation was a condition precedent to the commencement of litigation and, accordingly, stayed the proceedings to enable mediation...more
Parties should avoid uncertainties by stipulating the applicable law to the arbitration agreement.
The decision in J (Lebanon) v. K (Kuwait) provides a useful analysis of which law (i.e., the law of the arbitration...more
The English High Court held the tribunal lacked jurisdiction as the defendant ceased to exist.
In Ga-Hyun Chung v. Silver Dry Bulk Co Ltd, the English High Court upheld a challenge to an award under Section 67 of the...more
A rare example of the English High Court varying an arbitral award.
In Dakshu Patel v. Kesha Patel [2019] EWHC 298 (Ch), the English High Court upheld an appeal under section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act)...more
Non-parties are entitled to obtain documents related to an arbitration if the case falls within the “interests of justice” exception.
In The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators v B, C and D, the English High Court granted...more
Arbitral tribunal had jurisdiction despite the lack of an express arbitration clause.
In Sonact Group Limited v Premuda Spa [2018] EWHC 3820, the English High Court confirmed that an arbitral tribunal had jurisdiction over...more
The Court allows an application to extend time for bringing arbitration proceedings under section 12(3) of the Arbitration Act 1996.
In the recent case of Haven Insurance Company Limited v EUI Limited (T/A Elephant...more
Ruling confirms majority noteholder should not be disenfranchised from voting -
The English High Court held that it had jurisdiction in a cross-border dispute involving the Norske Skog group (Norske Skog), and confirmed...more