Organisation: Cohen
The rise of arbitration in the financial sector
A panel at GAR Live North America discussed the increasing use of arbitration in the financial sector, including its suitability as a mechanism for resolving cryptocurrency and blockchain disputes.
26 September 2024
Spain faces denial of justice claim over Sulu affair
A group of Philippine nationals who won a US$15 billion arbitral award against Malaysia in circumstances that led to the arbitrator being criminally convicted in the Spanish courts have now filed an ICSID claim against Spain, saying they have suffered a denial of justice.
09 September 2024
Dutch Supreme Court refuses to enforce Sulu award
The Dutch Supreme Court has upheld an earlier ruling that refused to enforce a US$15 billion award against Malaysia won by the alleged heirs to the Sultan of Sulu.
06 September 2024
White & Case launches disputes practice in Tokyo
Shinsuke Yakura has left Orrick to launch White & Case’s dispute resolution practice in Tokyo – while experienced arbitrator Yoshihiro Takatori has joined Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu.
03 September 2024
Canadian miner threatens another claim against Romania
Canada’s Gabriel Resources has threatened to launch a new claim against Romania over permits for a gold and silver mine – as it continues with attempts to annul an ICSID award that rejected a multibillion-dollar claim over the same project.
07 August 2024
Mining company seeks set aside of Romania costs award
A Canadian mining company is seeking to overturn a high-profile ICSID award that dismissed its claims over a gold and silver project and ordered it to pay Romania US$10 million in legal costs, alleging that the tribunal majority behind the ruling lacked independence and impartiality.
09 July 2024
Arif Ali award upheld on appeal in venture capital dispute
A US appeals court has upheld an award issued by Dechert’s Arif Ali requiring two venture capital funds to dissolve, saying that so long as the arbitrator based his decision on the underlying contracts his interpretation should stand.
08 July 2024
White & Case names new practice co-head
Charles Nairac has been named global co-head of international arbitration at White & Case.
02 July 2024
Top Dutch court adviser sides with Malaysia over Sulu award
The Dutch Supreme Court’s advocate general has recommended that the alleged heirs to the Sultan of Sulu should not be permitted to enforce a US$15 billion award against Malaysia.
02 July 2024
Salomon wins second term as ICC Court president
The International Chamber of Commerce has reappointed Claudia Salomon as president of its International Court of Arbitration, also naming seven new vice-presidents.
01 July 2024