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Jul 10th
The Top Court Spoke in Earthco: Context is Key in Contract Interpretation
As contracts form the backbone of economic transactions, construing the meaning of contracts is bread-and-butter work for many solicitors, barristers....
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Jurisdictional Issues in International Commercial Arbitration
The kompetenz-kompetenz principle is well-established globally, giving arbitrators the power to determine their own jurisdiction...
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Enforcement of Annulled Arbitral Awards
An arbitral award is considered to be annulled when it has been set aside by the courts of the arbitral seat. ...
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Evolving Standards: Key Changes in the 2024 IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest
In February 2024, the International Bar Association (“ IBA”) updated its Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration....
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A Matter of Equitable Principle: Knowing Receipt in Byers and others v. Saudi National Bank
The UK Supreme Court has released an important decision concerning the equitable doctrine of knowing receipt: Byers and others v. Saudi National Bank....
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