Hong Kong Strengthens Its Position in Global Arbitration with 2025 Record Results and 2026 Procedural Reforms
A look at Hong Kong’s arbitration position for 2026, including its role in cross-border commerce and dispute resolution.
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Dispute Over Annual Event in Krestir: Mediation Process and Community Reactions
An internal dispute about the management and participation guidelines for the annual religious event in Krestir has led to a mediated resolution process. Local community leaders a...
Starcom Notifies San Marino of Intent to Pursue ICSID Arbitration Over Banca di San Marino Dispute
Starcom Holding AD, a major Bulgarian investment group, and its majority shareholder, Assen Christov, have delivered a formal notice to both the Central Bank and the Government of...
Ecuador's Constitutional Court Approves UAE Investment Treaty, Restricts Arbitration
The Constitutional Court of Ecuador has conditionally approved a bilateral investment agreement with the United Arab Emirates, requiring a clear exclusion of arbitration for contr...
Ecuador's Constitutional Court Requires Exclusion of International Arbitration in UAE Investment Treaty
On April 7, 2026, Ecuador's Constitutional Court approved a trade and investment protection agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), provided that the treaty's arbitration c...
José Ramón Casado, Ex-Ashurst, Launches Specialized Arbitration and Litigation Boutique
As reported by El Confidencial, José Ramón Casado, a veteran lawyer with extensive experience in top international law firms, has founded JRCasado - Estudio Legal, a boutique focu...
JRCasado - Estudio Legal Launches as a New Firm Specializing in Litigation and Arbitration
JRCasado - Estudio Legal, led by founder José Ramón Casado, is a recently launched law firm specializing exclusively in litigation and arbitration, providing bespoke services for...
New ICC Arbitration Rules Aim to Accelerate Awards from June 2026
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced a new version of its Arbitration Rules, coming into effect on June 1, 2026. The revised rules will be applied to all ICC...
Panama Ports Company Initiates International Arbitration Against Maersk in Dispute Over Panama Port Operations
Panama Ports Company (PPC) announced the initiation of international arbitration proceedings against shipping giant Maersk A/S. The dispute follows the government's assumption of...
Hong Kong Affiliate Initiates Arbitration Against Maersk Over Panama Port Control Plan
Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings, has begun arbitration proceedings against Maersk Group, alleging that Maersk acted in concert with the...
Maersk Responds to Arbitration Initiated by Panama Ports Company Following Port Concession Dispute
Maersk has publicly responded after Panama Ports Company filed an arbitration case against it in relation to the annulment of PPC's Panamanian port concession. Maersk asserts it i...
CK Hutchison Initiates Arbitration Against Maersk After Panama Ports Transfer
CK Hutchison, through its subsidiary Panama Ports Company (PPC), has launched an international arbitration against Danish shipping company Maersk in response to the transfer of tw...
CK Hutchison Subsidiary Initiates Arbitration Against Maersk Over Panama Canal Dispute
A subsidiary of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, Panama Ports Company (PPC), has formally begun arbitration proceedings against Danish shipping giant Maersk, alleging interfer...
Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in India: Legal Framework, Judicial Attitudes, and Ongoing Challenges
The enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in India is governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, which incorporates international norms from the New York Convention....
Outdated Treaties Enable Wave of Russian Arbitration Claims Against Ukraine and Allies
According to a recent report from Yahoo News, outdated bilateral investment treaties (BITs) are enabling Kremlin-linked individuals and firms to file major arbitration claims agai...
LIDW 26: International Arbitration Day Lineup Announced
The London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2026 will open with International Arbitration Day, featuring keynote speakers and concurrent sessions on critical topics affecting in...
Keynote Speakers Announced for LIDW26 International Arbitration Day
London International Disputes Week (LIDW) has announced the keynote speakers for its 2026 International Arbitration Day, highlighting London's ongoing role as a global hub for dis...
Louisiana Federal Court Upholds Arbitration Dismissal of Employee ADA, Texas Labor Code Claims
A Louisiana federal district court rejected a former employee's attempt to vacate an arbitration decision dismissing his Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Texas Labor Code...
Fifth ICA International Arbitration Conference Scheduled at Delhi High Court
The Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) will convene its fifth international conference on arbitration at the Delhi High Court on April 10-11, 2026. The event aims to address cont...
Syria Signals Openness to International Arbitration to Strengthen Investment Climate
Syria signaled support for international arbitration mechanisms as officials seek to strengthen the country’s investment climate.
US Courts Weigh Arbitration's Role in Bankruptcy Disputes
As financial agreements increasingly include arbitration clauses, U.S. courts are assessing the impact of enforcing these clauses in bankruptcy proceedings, where statutory goals...