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Arbitration

Is a party required to accept non-contractual performance during a force majeure event?

The English Court of Appeal made waves in the last part of 2022 with its decision in MUR Shipping BV v...
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General

Where do directors’ duties lie once insolvency looms?

Hong Kong Court refuses to set aside arbitral award over claim lawyer couldn’t read witness’ body language in virtual hearing.

In BTI 2014 LLC...
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Arbitration

Gas dispute to be aired in arbitration

Hong Kong Court refuses to set aside arbitral award over claim lawyer couldn’t read witness’ body language in virtual hearing The Supreme Court of...
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Adjudication

The Court of Appeal sounds the all clear and it’s business as usual under the CCA: so file a payment schedule or pay up!

A decision issued by the High Court last year caused a “head in hands” moment in the construction industry in relation to the payment...
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General

Council wins in battle with contractor

In Thomas Barnes & Sons plc v Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council [2022] EWHC 2598 (TCC) the English High Court dismissed a claim for...
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Arbitration

When can an arbitrator voluntarily resign and what are the implications for the arbitration?

Circumstances can arise when an arbitrator in a domestic arbitration needs to voluntarily resign their appointment. But what is the status of the arbitration...
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Mediation

NZ High Court orders former spouses to ADR

Courts worldwide have long seen the benefits of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) such as mediation. However, the courts have either been constrained or unwilling...
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General

Expert “evidence” needs to be more than just bald assertions to win the day

Leakage issues in a building can be a real dampener. A recent decision of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal) which considered...
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Adjudication

An adjudicator’s decision on a construction contract is definitely worth the paper it’s written on!

It’s only in rare circumstances that the courts will interfere with the decision of an adjudicator on a construction contract. A recent decision out...
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Arbitration

The nuts and bolts of appealing an arbitral award when you need the court’s leave

What is involved when you want to appeal an arbitral award but need leave from the High Court to get a foot in the...
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Arbitration

The importance of certainty in international arbitration agreements

The UK Supreme Court has once again looked at how to determine the law that applies to an international arbitration agreement in the case...
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Arbitration

Lifestyles of the rich and famous: Polo clubs and (non) party parties

A company that acquired the Beverly Hills Polo Club trade mark was found by the English Court of Appeal to be bound by an...

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