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2023 Year in Review: Switzerland (Part I: Scope of Arbitration Clause, Capacity of Discernment, Res Iudicata)

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Part I focuses on the scope of arbitration clause and its validity in the context of a party’s (in)capacity of discernment, as well as on the new developments regarding res iudicata. s claim for the grant of a casino licence for the period from 13 September 2013 to 13 September 2028 in the first arbitration was not directed against A.,

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Revisiting the Indus Waters Treaty: PCA Reasserts Competence

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This led to disputes between India and Pakistan, which were ultimately adjudicated before a PCA Tribunal in the Kishenganga Award on December 20, 2013 (“ 2013 Kishenganga Award ”). The Russian Federation where tribunals reaffirmed that a Party’s non-appearance would not undermine their competence to proceed with a case.

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Interview with Our Editors: Nigeria and Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre in the Spotlight with Abimbola Akeredolu SAN

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She was also the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ogun State Nigeria between 2013 and 2015. Beyond its initiatives, LACIAC also endeavours to promote and support events aimed at capacity building for local practitioners. Welcome to the Kluwer Arbitration Blog, Mrs. Akeredolu! Past interviews are available here.

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Interviews with Our Editors: In Conversation with Joanne Lau, Secretary-General of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

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Another exciting development is the imminent opening of our new Beijing office, which will be HKIAC’s third office outside of Hong Kong, following the establishment of the Seoul office in 2013 and the Shanghai office in 2015. As mentioned above, this includes taking a proactive role in capacity-building collaborations too.

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Azerbaijan Adopts a New Law on Arbitration

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The Law imposes certain requirements on domestic arbitration institutions as to their accreditation, organizational structure, governance, and financial capacity (Arts. The Law also replicates Articles 3 and 4 of the 2013 UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules and requires certain content in the notice of arbitration and response thereto (Arts.

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Carry on Regardless? The Sulu Case, Arbitrator Authority and Principles of Recognition

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Until 2013 the Malaysian government maintained annual payments to Filipino nationals identified as heirs of the last Sultan. He advises and appears for Malaysian State entities in arbitral and litigation matters and is involved in a limited capacity in the Sulu dispute. Both vested in Malaysia on independence.

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A New Dawn: Sunrise of Caribbean Arbitration as ITA Launches Initiative to Support its Development

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The Report recommends the following five “Initial ITA Priorities in and for the Caribbean”: Model Law implementation; Capacity building among legal practitioners; Judicial education and training in arbitration; Assisting legal educators in the Caribbean; and Raising the profile of Caribbean arbitration in the Americas.

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