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International Arbitration
Halliburton Company (Appellant) v Chubb Bermuda Insurance Ltd (Formerly known as Ace Bermuda Insurance Ltd) (Respondent)
Introduction On 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]… Read more »
Halliburton – The decision of the Supreme Court – the implications for International Arbitration
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… Read more »
The Proper Law of an Arbitration Agreement Part Two: Muddle Resolved? – A deep dive into Enka v Chubb [2020] UKSC 38
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… Read more »
Construction Arbitration & Delay Analysis in Covid-19 Scenario
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… Read more »
Lindy Patterson QC to speak at Dubai Arbitration Week
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… Read more »
Don’t Shoot the Sheriff: The Threat of Legal Claims Against Arbitrators and Arbitral Institutions
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… Read more »
The Arbitration Foundation of South Africa (AFSA) launches its new International Arbitration Rules
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… Read more »
Vivek Kapoor Joins Chambers
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… Read more »
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