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When (and why) arbitration might be the better option

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Clients often ask why, in some commercial contracts, their lawyers recommend that disputes are handled through the courts but, in others, they recommend arbitration. Sometimes it comes down to a question of judgement, but...more

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The human touch - AI’s role in commerce - The Visionaries

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The Productivity Paradox: Does more technology mean less growth? Is there scope to use AI in commercial contracts? Will it save time, or ultimately cost more time in review and pose greater risk?...more

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Australia-China Cross-Border Commercial Disputes – Where Should They be Resolved?

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Following efforts by the Australian and Chinese governments to improve bilateral relations and restore trade in sectors significantly affected by COVID-19-era geopolitical tensions, we have seen a renewed interest in...more

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HK Court Overrules Arbitrator’s Decision in Jurisdictional Challenge

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In AAA, BBB, CCC v DDD (HCCT 39/2023) [2024] HKCFI 513 (date of decision: 16 February 2024), the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (“the Court”) provides much welcomed guidance on the situation where there is a group of...more

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Draft Bill for the Modernization of German Arbitration Law

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Germany is in the process of renewing its arbitration law, which in its current version dates from 1997. In April 2023, the German Federal Ministry of Justice (the “Ministry”) published a Key Issues Paper, identifying...more

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Cox and Kings v. SAP India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.: The Indian Supreme Court Revisits and Retains the Group of Companies Doctrine

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In December 2023, a five-judge bench of the Indian Supreme Court issued its much-awaited decision on the “group of companies” doctrine in Cox and Kings v. SAP India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. (“Cox and Kings”), confirming that the...more

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B2B, B2C, BVI – Crypto Disputes in the Caribbean

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In the crypto world, does it really matter where you are? Is there a sunny offshore paradise perspective on the click of a button and a fintech trade? The answer lies as usual in how to unravel a problem should it arise. Both...more

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Important judgment on pre-conditions in arbitration clauses

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Many modern commercial contracts contain dispute resolution clauses which submit disputes to arbitration. It is common for parties to agree to a set of pre-conditions or escalation mechanisms which have to be complied with...more

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The Group of Companies Doctrine - Assessing the Indian Approach

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Consent is a foundational requirement of any arbitration. This consent is embodied in the arbitration agreement. Typically, therefore, it is only the signatories to an arbitration agreement that are bound by the agreement to...more

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Singapore High Court’s ruling on overlapping arbitration and jurisdiction clauses

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A dispute resolution clause specifies the process, usually by way of litigation or arbitration, through which parties wish to resolve a dispute between them. A dispute resolution clause must be drafted with essential clarity...more

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