The International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) has introduced its 2026 Arbitration Rules,effective from 1 June 2026, marking another significant step in the evolution of international arbitration. The latest revisions reflect the ICC’s ongoing commitment to improving procedural efficiency, enhancing transparency, embracing digitalisation, and responding to the changing needs of arbitration users. These reforms are substantially...
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Commercial disruption, whether caused by market shifts, supply chain issues, force majeure events, or other unexpected developments, often leads to disputes almost overnight. Contracts may be breached, assets put at risk, and counterparties may act, or fail to act, in ways that cause immediate and sometimes irreparable harm. In such situations, parties are faced with...
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has been formally recognised as a Permanent Arbitral Institution (PAI) by the Russian Federation, marking a strategic expansion of its international reach and reinforcing its role as a preferred forum for cross-border dispute resolution. DIAC’s PAI Recognition in Russia The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) was granted Permanent...
International arbitration has emerged as the preferred mechanism for resolving cross-border commercial disputes, offering a neutral, efficient, and internationally enforceable alternative to national court litigation. In an increasingly globalized economy, parties to international transactions often belong to different legal systems and cultural backgrounds, making litigation in one party’s home jurisdiction unattractive due to concerns of...
When companies do business across countries, disagreements can quickly become complicated. Different laws, languages, and legal systems can make traditional court cases slow, expensive, and hard to enforce. Because of this, there is a growing need for a faster and more practical way to settle international business disputes. International Commercial Arbitration (ICA) has become the...
Construction projects are inherently complex, involving multiple stakeholders, tight deadlines, and high financial stakes. These factors often lead to claims and disputes which, if not managed properly, can cause costly delays and damage professional relationships. Emotional intelligence (“EI”) plays a pivotal role in transforming how these disputes are addressed and resolved. While the concept of...
Disputes arising out of real estate transactions have long been a source of frustration for homebuyers, developers, and legal practitioners alike in India. Historically characterized by delayed resolutions, complex litigation, and enforcement challenges, the landscape witnessed a significant regulatory intervention through the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (“RERA”). The introduction of RERA aimed...
Signing an arbitral award on each and every page can often be a daunting task, and arbitrators generally prefer to sign only the final page. Nevertheless, the absence of a signature on any page has historically been one of the most commonly invoked grounds for setting aside an award or its enforcement in the UAE...
In the complex arena of construction projects, deadlines extend beyond mere dates; they embody contractual duties, financial stakes, and professional reputations. Among the critical facets of managing such projects is the handling of time claims, commonly known as Extension of Time (“EOT”) requests. These claims, when managed effectively, are vital tools for contractors seeking fair...
India’s arbitration framework has undergone a significant evolution in the last two decades, driven by a legislative push toward institutionalising arbitration and judicial pronouncements aimed at fostering a pro-arbitration jurisprudence. However, the tension between judicial oversight and arbitral autonomy has remained a persistent concern. The Indian Supreme Court, in a series of landmark decisions, has...