Giving due and fair notice of arbitral proceedings is critical when commencing an arbitration, as a failure to do so can affect the validity…

In 2018, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) shocked the arbitration world: In its Achmea-decision, it invalidated arbitration agreements in bilateral investment treaties (BIT)…

This second amendment to the chronology of the jurisdictional battle between Russia and the European Union[1] is not about the 16th package of sanctions against…

Effective from 1 March 2025, the Pilot Scheme on Facilitation for Persons Participating in Arbitral Proceedings in Hong Kong has been regularised with refinements.…

Welcome to the 18th edition of the Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook. We are pleased to bring you our analysis of notable developments in international…

In a recent decision (“Decision”), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit the (“Appellate Court”) reversed the United States District Court…

Since posting the chronology of the jurisdictional battle between Russia and the European Union triggered by Russia’s war on Ukraine on December 5, 2024[1],…

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) has announced the release of the 7th Edition of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre…

On 7 August 2024, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (“SFSC”) deliberated on the courts interpretation of an award by an arbitral tribunal seated in Switzerland…

Introduction On 30 December 2024, the London Court of International Arbitration (“LCIA”) published its third costs and duration analysis (the “2024 Report”), covering all…