Paris
Paris to host two ICC-focused arbitration conferences in October
Paris is set to host two ICC-focused arbitration conferences in October: while the first will deal with the publication of ICC awards, the second will offer arbitration practitioners the unique opportunity to discuss current challenges and future prospects of ICC arbitration with current and former Presidents of the ICC International Court of Arbitration.
London
Arbitration Act changes: draft legislation published
The Law Commission, the statutory independent body that conducts research and makes recommendations to the government on ways in which to improve the law, has finalised its recommendations for changes to the Arbitration Act and published draft legislation to effect this.
Amsterdam
The Hague Court of Appeal refuses recognition and enforcement of a USD 14.92 billion foreign arbitral award
The Hague Court of Appeal was requested to recognise and enforce a USD 14.92 billion arbitral award. The court -- taking into account parallel proceedings conducted in Paris and Madrid - refused granting the request on three separate grounds.
Dublin
Dublin International Arbitration Day 2023
The 11th annual Dublin International Arbitration Day, Ireland's leading conference on international arbitration, will take place at the Distillery Building Dublin on Friday, November 17 2023.
Milan
Recent growth trends in arbitration proceedings seated in Italy
An interview given by, the director of the Milan Chamber of Arbitration, Mr. Stefano Azzali, demonstrates that national and international arbitration proceedings seated in Italy are experiencing considerable growth -- which underscores a promising future for arbitration in Italy.
Singapore
Singapore International Commercial Court dismisses applications to set aside arbitral awards: CNA v CNB and anor and other matters [2023] SGHC(I) 6
The Singapore International Commercial Court dismissed applications to set-aside arbitral awards, recalling the importance of fundamental arbitration principles such as party autonomy and separability of arbitration clauses.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Court rules arbitration agreement no longer operable and reinstates state court proceedings
The first instance court in Hong Kong reinstated court proceedings after it had ordered that they be stayed in favour of arbitration proceedings, finding that the arbitration agreement was no longer operable vis-à-vis the dispute between the parties after the arbitral tribunal found that it lacked jurisdiction over said dispute.
Saudi Arabia
New KSA Civil Code and SCCA arbitral rules
The introduction of both a new civil law and new arbitration rules in Saudi Arabia this summer marks a significant and positive change to the Kingdom's legal landscape, giving greater contracting certainty for businesses.
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