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Paris Arbitration Week | Clément Fouchard presented at the CMAP - Médiation et Arbitrage panel discussion: "Role and mission of the administrative body of an arbitral institution: a fair balance between control and freedom of proceedings" Institutional arbitration involves relationships between arbitrators and the Arbitration Centre throughout arbitration proceedings. Should this relationship give the arbitrators' freedom of action? Should the institution have some control over the arbitrators' work? 📍 More information: https://lnkd.in/eCWVxDGX #ReedSmithIA #internationalarbitration #arbitrajeinternational #PAW #PAW2024

We begin the week with some statistics from 2023 that highlight the increase of a preference among industries for arbitration! James Clanchy, former Registrar and Deputy Director General of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), provided an optimistic outlook on the strengthening growth of arbitration caseloads for Lexis Nexis. For the full article visit here: https://ow.ly/l1O650UrS47 At the BVI International Arbitration Centre, we welcome the sector's growth and particularly encourage entities to capitalize on our own host of advantages!

Higher Regional Court of Cologne recognises and declares enforceable Swiss arbitral award based on arbitration agreement concluded under apparent authority By decision of 2 February 2024 (19 Sch 21/23), the Higher Regional Court of Cologne recognised and declared enforceable a Swiss arbitral award based on an arbitration agreement concluded under apparent authority, rejecting a number of objections raised by the respondent. The decision confirms the German courts' willingness to conduct efficient recognition and enforcement proceedings and defer to party agreements to arbitrate. A summary of this decision, prepared by Justin Friedrich Krahé (SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz), is available at: https://lnkd.in/e8th2bbp. German Arbitration Digest (GAD) by the Deutsche Institution für Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit e.V. (DIS) German Arbitration Institute and DIS40

BASEAK Partner Dogan Eymirlioglu and Senior Associate Fulya Gorer are in Paris, at the home of arbitration, this week (18-22 March 2024) attending the 2024 edition of the Paris Arbitration Week. Once again, Dogan Eymirlioglu and Fulya Gorer will be connecting the worldwide community of arbitration practitioners, joining rich debates and exchanging ideas that will shape the future of international arbitration. #PAW2024 #Arbitration #InternationalArbitration

Cleary’s Roberto Argeri and Richard Kreindler authored the chapter, “‘Bifurcation’ of Arbitral Proceedings Considered from a Different Angle,” in the publication, Arbitration as Balanced Administration of Justice: Essays in Honour of Piero Bernardini. The book is a collection of essays by colleagues and friends of Piero Bernardini, a leading practitioner of international arbitration who was a champion in achieving balance in the administration of justice through arbitration. Learn more: https://ow.ly/9CFK50UrZFK #DisputeResolution #InternationalArbitration

The new 2025 SIAC Arbitration Rules build on the success of previous iterations while incorporating new innovations following an extensive consultation process. This includes a new first of its kind procedure among the leading international arbitral institutions in which a party can seek ex parte interim relief from an emergency arbitrator, albeit any such order can only be in force for a maximum of 14 days while the emergency arbitrator determines the issues more fully. Please see our summary of the key changes below.

A London event hosted by Mayer Brown discussed market trends in the selection of arbitral seats, recent English court decisions on anti-suit injunctions, and the expected impact of the UK’s pending arbitration reforms.

Cleary’s Roberto Argeri and Richard Kreindler authored the chapter, “‘Bifurcation’ of Arbitral Proceedings Considered from a Different Angle,” in the publication, Arbitration as Balanced Administration of Justice: Essays in Honour of Piero Bernardini. The book is a collection of essays by colleagues and friends of Piero Bernardini, a leading practitioner of international arbitration who was a champion in achieving balance in the administration of justice through arbitration. Learn more: https://ow.ly/IHxj50UsZoh #DisputeResolution #InternationalArbitration

Great to have contributed to the Chambers and Partners International Arbitration 2024 Global Practice Guide. This comprehensive guide offers the latest insights into global arbitration practices and trends, covering key topics such as governing legislation, arbitral tribunals, jurisdictional challenges, interim relief, evidence submission, confidentiality, remedies, enforcement and review of awards, and third-party funding. The South African chapter or the full guide, can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/dxegsuMb Jonathan Ripley-Evans Fiorella Noriega SooBin Park

In July, ICC announced the renewed leadership of Melanie van Leeuwen and delegations of its Arbitration and ADR Commission. Global Arbitration Review took a deeper dive into this news. Subject to any paywall restrictions you can access the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eg47dppE 🔗 #ICCArbitration #ICCCommissionArbitrationADR #WeAreICC