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LIDW 2024: Mass Litigation and the Courts of Europe and the UK: Have they Finally Found a Place to Call Home?

Kluwer Arbitration

In this event, Richard Leedham (Mishcon de Reya) discussed a number of mass litigation brought in English courts, such as the Mariana v BHP dam rupture case, the Glencore securities litigation , as well as the Morris v Williamss & Co case concerning negligent legal advice. Applicable Regime to Mass Litigation Topic (ii) (i.e.

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Johannesburg Arbitration Week: Southern Africa to Step into the International Arbitration Spotlight

Kluwer Arbitration

Originally scheduled for March 2020, the event was, of necessity, postponed when COVID-19 swept away all before it. JAW is a premier event, signifying South Africa’s increasing prominence in international arbitration, particularly since implementing the International Arbitration Act in 2017.

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2024 LCIA West-Africa Roadshow: The Role of Arbitration in the Energy Transition in Africa

Kluwer Arbitration

The global fight against climate change demands a swift transition to cleaner energy sources. Recognising this, Templars, a top-tier Nigerian law firm, hosted an event on 6 February 2024, titled “The Role of Arbitration in the Energy Transition in Africa”, as part of the 2024 LCIA West-Africa Roadshow.

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How to Prevent Debt from Hurting Economic Growth

Inter-American Development Bank

In the short run, debt can finance higher government spending, which increases aggregate demand and the gross domestic product of a country. The debt threshold is not the same for all countries because it can be influenced by different factors such as the economic structure, for example. Each additional year results a 1.6

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California International Arbitration Week 2024: Navigating Technology Disputes in the Modern Era

Kluwer Arbitration

On March 14, 2024, the 3rd California International Arbitration Week featured an event titled ‘Resolving Tomorrow’s Conflicts Today: An In-House Perspective on Technology Disputes from the Tech Mecca,’ organized by California Arbitration and the California Lawyers Association and hosted at JAMS. The session, moderated by Hon.

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Embracing the Human in Arbitration: A Look Back at ICCA Hong Kong 2024

Kluwer Arbitration

One month after the conclusion of the 26th ICCA Congress, we look back and reflect on this remarkable event in the narrative around international arbitration. Navigating the Human Elements in Arbitration The ICCA Hong Kong 2024 conference also explored how to navigate the human elements that influence arbitration.

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Interviews with Our Editors: In Conversation with Datuk Sundra Rajoo, Director of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)

Kluwer Arbitration

By allowing parties to streamline the resolution process and manage their resources efficiently, AIAC’s framework aligns with the fast-paced demands of trade. The AIAC i-Arbitration Rules 2023 were officially launched during one of our annual flagship events, the ASIA ADR WEEK 2023, themed “Prism: The Spectrum of ADR. ”