Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 14, 2024

Developments in Arbitration-Related Law and Institutions In 2023, our Blog covered shifts within arbitration-related laws and examined novelties in institutional rules, offering insights into the evolving landscape of international arbitration in East and Central Asia.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

To tackle this problem, the country has proposed wide-ranging legislation , including an anti-corruption package with measures to standardize the operations of Mongolia’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and ensure they follow consistent rules throughout processes like tendering and procurement, among others.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The third edition of the annual Uzbek Arbitration Week (UzAW 2023), held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan between 10-15 September 2023, continued its mission to establish Uzbekistan as the preferred seat for arbitral proceedings in the CIS region and beyond. This post provides an overview of the key highlights from the event.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 5, 2023

On November 17, 2023, Fordham Law School hosted its annual full-day Conference on International Arbitration and Mediation (“CIAM”), titled “ Key Issues in International Dispute Resolution: 2023.” Tools to Efficiently Deal with Technology Issues in Arbitration The next panel discussion focused on technology disputes.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Following the success of previous editions (see here for previous coverage), the fourth edition of Copenhagen Arbitration Day took place in October 2023. The theme was the “Future of Arbitration” and topics ranged from whether there was a need for a new Arbitration Act, to the role of procedural order no.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 11, 2023

On 14 September 2023, the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI) held its Annual General Meeting at the Peace Palace in The Hague, attracting over 160 participants from the Netherlands and beyond. This post provides an overview of the event’s highlights. Welcoming Remarks The General Meeting started with Prof. Further to that, Prof.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

India ADR Week (“ IAW “) 2023 was hosted by the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (“ MCIA “) across three cities – Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai. A multi-departmental approach can enhance efficiency and ensure that consistent strategies are being employed in dispute resolution.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In 2023 alone, this included reforms in national legislation, international instruments, and institutional rules. On the national legislation front, the flagship reform is the enactment in June 2023 of the new Saudi Civil Transactions Law , which came into force on 16 December 2023.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

On October 18, 2023, during the 2023 Canadian Arbitration Week , members of the Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners (“ YCAP “) gathered at Arbitration Place in Toronto, Canada, to discuss the role of tribunal secretaries.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

To mitigate risk and foster foreign investment in the country, the KSA has introduced several reforms to foster more efficient dispute resolution and become a dispute resolution hub. The Civil Transactions Law On 16 December 2023, the KSA’s new Civil Transactions Law (“CTL”) came into effect. We summarise some key changes below.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 24, 2023

If you still have some time to spare, you might want to read the first (and probably the only) post authored by an arbitral tribunal and the parties (Klaus Peter Berger, John Gilbert, Julian Lew, Michael McIlwrath, and David Perkins) on A Teaching Session for the Efficient Management of Technical Evidence in International Arbitration.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

increase in registered cases in 2023, with real estate and construction disputes comprising 60% of its caseload. The institution has implemented new rules to expedite proceedings and ensure diversity in arbitrator appointments, with women making up 31% of appointed arbitrators in 2023. By way of introduction, the DIAC reported a 4.4%

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

These were only a few of the questions discussed at the DIS40 Autumn Conference 2023 , which took place on 15 September 2023 in Berlin as part of the second edition of the Berlin Dispute Resolution Days (the coverage of the previous edition can be found here and here ).

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 11, 2024

She is passionate about championing alternative dispute resolution across Africa and beyond and fostering a culture of cooperation, efficiency, and excellence among the diverse stakeholders involved in dispute resolution. The use of AFSA services is cost-efficient for our clients.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

On 14 September 2023, the DIS Autumn Conference “A World Map of Arbitration in the 21st Century – and What to Find in Germany” showcased Germany’s eminent position in the field. The Outside Perspective: Famous German Efficiency? Conclusion The DIS Autumn Conference 2023 illuminated Germany on the international arbitration map.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 26, 2023

What are some of the watershed moments from your time as director of AIAC and can you please share your thoughts on what it’s like to be back at the helm as of March 2023? It is now important for the Centre to show that it is independent and efficient with a commitment to promote ADR services in Asia and beyond.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The need for such advancements to be integrated into institutional rules was underscored, acknowledging that technology is an enabler for more efficient arbitration. The panel finally explored the growing incorporation of cutting-edge technology, like AI-generated real-time transcription, to better suit the needs of arbitration users.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 30, 2023

On 23 November 2023, Young Arbitrators Sweden (YAS) held its fifteenth annual Arbitration Day (Sw. The SCC’s Prima Facie Decisions on Jurisdiction In April 2023, the SCC released its practice note Prima Facie Jurisdiction between 2013–2023. skiljeförfarandedagen ) at the historic Central Post Office Building (Sw.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 2, 2023

On 15 September 2023, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) reformed the legal framework governing arbitration. 15) of 2023 (“Amendment Law”), specific amendments have been introduced to key articles of the Federal Arbitration Law No. (6) Under the recently issued Federal Law No. (15)

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

Introductory course The School of Applied Research in Public Procurement sought to develop participants’ skills in monitoring, research, policy analysis, and promoting public procurement reforms and open contracting in Central Asia, with a vision to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in the use of public funds.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 12, 2023

A beautiful Perth morning on Thursday, 12 October 2023 saw the convening of the panel – “Resolving Disputes on Major Projects – Lessons Learned from Recent Arbitration Proceedings”. This prevents arbitrators from taking on too many matters, limits the time-cost of the dispute, and improves efficiency.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 30, 2024

Serra e Moura pointed out, in 1923, the ICC Court was established in Paris by a group of entrepreneurs, aiming to provide clients with an efficient dispute resolution mechanism. This shift creates a more cost-efficient legal department, and ultimately allows more time and energy to be directed at the creative process itself.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 14, 2023

On 31 August 2023 and 1 September 2023, the ICAL Alumni Association held the ICAL 20th Anniversary Conference entitled “Evolution or Revolution: Have We Mastered International Arbitration or Do We Need a New Blueprint for the Future?”. This led to questions on the associated standard of proof.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology has driven efficiency and reduced costs in some areas, but the underlying legal tasks have not materially changed. In April 2023, Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls of England & Wales gave the annual McNair Lecture when he spoke on the future of London as a pre-eminent dispute resolution centre.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Challenge: In 2020, public procurement in the Dominican Republic lacked public trust and credibility due to several high-level corruption scandals. Corruption in public procurement makes us poorer and takes our rights away.” Efficiency is key. The proportion of open procedures further increased from 93.8% in 2020 to 59.7%

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 6, 2024

Following the Claimant’s Observations , the Tribunal informed the disputing parties that it decided to reject the request in a letter dated December 31, 2023. ARB/21/63) had ruled on a preliminary objection regarding the scope of Annex 14-C of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”).

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The Seoul ADR Festival (“SAF”) 2023 , hosted by the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (“KCAB”) INTERNATIONAL, was held from 30 October to 3 November 2023. Similarly, Mr. Choong claimed that Blockchain can just as much benefit from AI because in digital transactions the latter can increase the efficiency of the former.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2024

Efficient Record Management Turning to the second point of the checklist, the panel recalled the importance to have an efficient record management. For example, in 2023, there was an institutional appointment by the SCC in 37% of cases. A few statistics about the practice that different institutions follow were provided.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 31, 2023

With more than 30 provisions improved in the 2024 Rules, which constitute the 10th edition of CIETAC’s arbitration rules, CIETAC is striving to provide parties and arbitral tribunals with more flexibility, efficiency, and transparency throughout arbitration proceedings. The 2024 Rules also introduce rules on early dismissal.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 6, 2023

Lithuania aims at 100% green procurement by the end of 2023, and data and technology are at the center of their effort, said Kestutis Kazulis , Principal Advisor on sustainable public procurement (SPP) at the Lithuanian Public Procurement Office. There were many, many more great examples to share.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 2, 2024

On 26 April 2024, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (“SFSC ” ) rendered decision 4A_486/2023 , upholding the unpublished Final Award in Clorox Spain S.L. decision 4A_486/2023 , para. Conclusion Decision 4A_486/2023 marks the end of the Clorox saga before the SFSC and unsurprisingly confirms the Final Award in the matter.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 23, 2024

In response, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (“ Chamber ”) launched an initiative to improve the quality and efficiency of international dispute resolution in the Emirate. Arbitration experts from across the globe were tasked with establishing a new arbitration institute under the name arbitrateAD. 34 of 2021 (“ Decree No.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 27, 2024

At the end of 2023 we had approximately 150,000 unique visitors each month. Technology enabled more efficient research. Roger: Crina, you joined the Blog in 2012 – 12 years ago. In the early years, the blog had an average readership of approximately 8,000 unique visitors per month. What in your opinion contributed to this huge success?

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 16, 2024

On 19 October 2023, the ICC Young Arbitration & ADR Forum (YAAF) hosted a workshop titled “ Navigating the Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration ” in Zurich. According to another study , the numbers remained on a similar level in 2023.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 23, 2024

22-mc-80313-VKD, 2023 U.S. June 5, 2023 ), the court ruled that arbitration was proper for the parties. In the interest of upholding the reliability and efficiency of arbitration as a dispute resolution method, there is a clear call for further judicial engagement, which could draw the attention of the U.S. LEXIS 97717 (N.D.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 5, 2024

The speakers raised concerns about the high costs and unenjoyable nature of arbitration, suggesting that a system of international national courts might offer a more efficient alternative. He contrasted this with courts in New York, Sweden, and England, which, despite their reputations, do not function as truly international courts.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 11, 2024

Hosting the inaugural Uzbek Arbitration Week in 2021, and then followed with its 2022 and 2023 editions, which brought together the global arbitration community to share knowledge and raise Uzbekistan’s profile as an arbitral seat. How has the arbitration landscape changed in Uzbekistan since then?

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