International Arbitration
A world class arbitration practice advising clients on commercial and investment arbitration all around the world
Our specialised arbitration counsel have considerable experience of representing a wide range of clients across a variety of sectors (including energy, mining, construction, technology, telecommunications, financial services, pharmaceuticals and many more) in complex, high value arbitrations.
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We regularly represent both investors and states in significant arbitrations under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties. We also help our investor clients navigate complex legal, cultural and political landscapes to secure the best ongoing protection for their foreign investments, often providing risk mitigation advice before and during the life cycle of critical investments.
Recent experience includes representing:
Our arbitration team regularly represents individuals, corporations, state and sovereign entities in local court proceedings all over the world before, during and after arbitrations. This includes helping clients obtaining court orders in support of arbitration, recognition, enforcement, and setting aside proceedings for both commercial and investment treaty awards, and tracing and seising assets to enforce against. This work often requires seamless co-ordination across multiple jurisdictions in parallel.
Recent experience includes representing:
26 fevereiro 2024 //
As previously reported in ArbitrationLinks, the legislation designed to bring about certain changes to the Arbitration Act 1996 is currently progressing through the UK parliament. In February, Matthew Weiniger KC, our Global Chair of International Arbitration, had the honour of attending the House of Lords to participate in the hearings on its drafting.
23 fevereiro 2024 //
MP Graham Stuart (Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero) announced on 22 February 2024 that the United Kingdom will leave the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) to support the government’s plans for a transition to net-zero. The UK’s withdrawal will take effect one year after the ECT Depository is notified.
9 fevereiro 2024 //
In 'UniCredit Bank GmbH v Ruschemalliance' [2024] EWCA Civ 64, the Court of Appeal has overturned the High Court’s earlier decision in GvR meaning that another anti-suit injunction has been granted by the English courts in support of a foreign seated arbitration in the context of Russia-related disputes. The case is the first, fully authoritative, appellate court judgment on the point.
8 fevereiro 2024 //
German arbitration law was last overhauled substantially more than 25 years ago. Efforts to modernise the law and to reinforce Germany’s popularity as a seat of arbitration are now underway. The German Federal Ministry of Justice published a key issues paper in April of last year. The Ministry has now followed up with a draft ministerial bill. We take a look at its contents.
7 fevereiro 2024 //
In 'Border Timbers Limited and another v Republic of Zimbabwe' [2024] EWHC 58 (Comm), the English Commercial Court has taken what it described as a novel approach for which there is no direct authority” in finding that sovereign immunity does not arise in an application to register an ICSID award in the English Courts. We take a short look at the judgment.
5 fevereiro 2024 //
2023 was marked by an ever-changing economic, political and financial climate worldwide which led to a wide range of disputes, many of which are being resolved by arbitration. Looking ahead at 2024, users of arbitration can expect several important developments and trends that will continue to shape the practice of international arbitration.
31 janeiro 2024 //
Following a preview of its new, updated, rules last year, the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration has now brought them into force as of 15 January 2024. We take a quick look at the changes.
15 janeiro 2024 //
In the wake of the CJEU’s recent ISU decision we briefly survey the state of the inter-relationship between EU Law rules and commercial arbitration processes in the EU, and consider the extent to which this differentiates it from other arbitration regimes.
5 janeiro 2024 //
Can a non-signatory be bound to arbitrate by virtue of an arbitration agreement entered into by other members of its corporate group? In Cox and Kings Ltd. v SAP India Pvt. Ltd. and others 2023 INSC 1051 the Indian Supreme Court recently confirmed that the so-called “Group of Companies” doctrine is part of Indian arbitration law; leading to the result that the answer could be “yes” (provided that certain conditions are met).