Assignment – Common Sense Prevails
This article examines the recent Court of Appeal’s decision in Dassault Aviation SA v Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co Ltd (2024) EWCA Civ 5, on the assignment issue in a sale contract under Japanese law.
arbitration
Article
Article
Article
Article
Article
Article
Article
Press
Article
Press
Tag archive:
Prestige Oil Spill Aftermath Continues to Linger
It discusses a recent judgment regarding two arbitration awards issued in 2013, ordering a P&I Club to pay damages to France and Spain relating to the pollution caused by the MT Prestige oil spill in 2002.
What Matters?
This article summarises two significant judgments in England and Wales and the Cayman Islands focussing on stay of court proceedings pending arbitration.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 177
In this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly, we look at jurisdiction issues arising from Brexit and breach of agreements by commencing proceedings in Russia. We also consider when a bank is put on notice of undue influence.
Law Commission publishes final report and draft Bill following its review of the Arbitration Act 1996
This article summarises two proposed amendments to the Arbitration Act, and two areas where the Law Commission of England & Wales concluded that no amendments were necessary.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 176
The cases covered in this edition of Commercial Disputes Weekly are clear examples of the importance of the English court’s supportive role for arbitration and overseas courts.
In Support of Maritime Arbitration: The English Courts’ Role in Enforcing Peremptory Orders and Awards
In this article, Mike Phillips and Sylvie Allen consider the English courts’ powers under the Arbitration Act 1996 to enforce peremptory orders and awards issued by a tribunal.
WFW further strengthens Singapore disputes offering with new senior hire
Highly respected dispute resolution and international arbitration expert Guy Hardaker has joined the firm as a Consultant in Singapore.
WFW successfully defeats “serious irregularity” challenge to LCIA Arbitral Award
In a recent case, WFW’s Dubai and London Dispute Resolution teams successfully defeated a challenge to an LCIA award brought under section 68 of the English Arbitration Act 1996.
WFW strengthens Singapore disputes practice with new partner hire
Qualified in both Singapore and England & Wales, Boon Tat has over 18 years’ experience advising on infrastructure, construction and engineering disputes.
