Sir Ian Brownlie CBE QC, 1932 to 2010

Wednesday, 17 February 2010

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The public international law world has been shocked and saddened by the death of Sir Ian Brownlie CBE QC .

Robert Briner, 1930 to 2009

Wednesday, 17 February 2010

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Tributes have poured in for Swiss arbitrator Robert Briner , who died on 3 December aged 80.

Appeal court overturns Endesa decision

Wednesday, 17 February 2010

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In a decision that some see as having more impact on practice than West Tankers , England’s Court of Appeal has held that a Spanish ruling about an arbitration must be given effect under EU law.

China ends doubt over enforcement from Hong Kong

Wednesday, 17 February 2010

Mainland China will enforce international arbitration awards that are “made in Hong Kong”, following a long-awaited clarification by China’s Supreme Court.

Latest from ICSID

Wednesday, 17 February 2010

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An ICSID tribunal has found that Ukraine violated international law on tenders by awarding radio broadcasting licences in secret – but rejected other claims brought against the state by a US radio investor.

Bahrain arbitration centre opens

Wednesday, 17 February 2010

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Bahrain’s new arbitration provider, a partnership between the government and the American Arbitration Association, has opened its doors and unveiled plans to offer both traditional and “statutory” arbitration.

Tribunal to decide future of Dubai World

Wednesday, 17 February 2010

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Dubai has created a special tribunal to hear disputes arising from Dubai World’s debt restructuring – taking them out of international arbitration or the DIFC courts.

ICDR closes Dublin HQ in favour of ?virtual? office

Wednesday, 17 February 2010

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The International Centre for Dispute Resolution has closed its headquarters in Dublin after nine years, saying that Mark Appel’s peripatetic existence means it can do without a “bricks and mortar” office to handle cases from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

New year, new partners

Wednesday, 17 February 2010

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The New Year has seen the usual flood of partner promotions in international arbitration groups worldwide.

Crowell & Moring gains another Fulbright lawyer

Wednesday, 17 February 2010

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An international arbitration specialist has left Fulbright & Jaworski to join Crowell & Moring – following in the footsteps of three former colleagues.

Stephen York joins Lovells in Dubai

Wednesday, 17 February 2010

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Former Reed Smith partner Stephen York has become head of Lovells’ fledgling dispute resolution practice in Dubai.

Book review: A Guide to the LCIA Arbitration Rules

Wednesday, 17 February 2010

Authors: Peter Turner and Reza Mohtashami Price: £79.95 (US$127.47) Publisher: Oxford University Press