International Arbitration

IntroductionOn 27 November 2020, the UK Supreme Court handed down judgment in Halliburton Company (Appellant) v Chubb Bermuda Insurance Ltd (formerly known as Ace Bermuda Insurance Ltd) (Respondent) [2020] UKSC 48 (on appeal from [2018] EWCA Civ 817)... Read more  

After the Halliburton judgment, due on Friday 27th November, members of our Commercial, Construction & International Arbitration Group based in London and Singapore discuss, from UK and international perspectives: "Does the maxim "Trust me I'm a... Read more  

The Supreme Court handed down its decision in Enka v Chubb on 9 October 2020. The Court laid down the approach to determining the proper law of an arbitration agreement for the first time - in three judgments spanning nearly 300 paragraphs. There is ... Read more  

David Brynmor Thomas QC will be speaking as part of this three day master class hosted by Kovise Foundation Conflict Resolution International. The masterclass will take place virtually on the 18th, 19th and 20th November and David will present Part 1... Read more  

Lindy Patterson QC will be speaking at Dubai Arbitration Week (taking place between 16th - 19th November), presented virtually by GAR Interactive and DIFC-LCIA.Lindy will be moderating a panel discussion on 17th November, at 2.35pm, on 'Examining the... Read more  

Loretta Malintoppi will presenting this webinar for the Herbert Smith Freehills - SMU Asian Arbitration Lecture Series on the 22nd October at 5pm.The lecture will review some of the most recent claims against arbitrators and institutions alike to dra... Read more  

"A real star who has outstanding technical ability and enviable advocacy skills that are a match for any opposing counsel."  The Legal 500 2024 Anna is a commercial and chancery practitioner specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration, civ... Read more  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        With the successful launch of the ... Read more  

On Wednesday, 1 July 2020, the Arbitration Foundation of South Africa (AFSA), launched its new International Arbitration Rules for public comment. The launch was via a webinar hosted by Prof Dr Maxi Scherer, Chair of the Drafting Committee and Adviso... Read more  

39 Essex Chambers is delighted to announce that Vivek Kapoor, a dual-qualified advocate, has joined Chambers.Vivek started his career at the Bar in India, acting for clients in various High Courts and the Supreme Court of India. He has full rights of... Read more