Examination and Cross-examinationIn an oral hearing in international arbitration, both the claimant and the respondent and/or their attorneys, agents, or other representatives are required to be present in the arbitral room. For any attorney, agent, or other representative, a power of attorney should be submitted to the…
arbitration: absenteeism and accelerated proceedingsTwo key things to grasp in arbitration are absenteeism and accelerated proceedings. Both of these notions are important in the arbitration process and may significantly impact the result of a dispute. Absenteeism, or failing to reply to arbitration proceedings without …
Temporary measures in international arbitrationUsing emergency measures and temporary measures in international arbitration is critical to successfully resolving disputes. In cases where urgent situations arise during the arbitration process, such as one party intentionally destroying evidence or transferring assets, th…
International Commercial Arbitration: Principles of Arbitral Tribunal Proceedings Arbitral tribunals should hold hearings to hear arbitration cases unless the parties agree otherwise or the arbitration rules specify otherwise. During the hearing, all parties should attend and have the opportunity to present relevant evi…
arbitral tribunal's jurisdictionArbitration is a commonly accepted way of settling disputes between contract parties. The idea of separate dispute resolution provisions states that the illegality of the primary contract does not automatically make the arbitration agreement or clause unlawful. Nevertheless, suppose a…
formation of the arbitral tribunalInternational business arbitration is a common way for parties from different countries to settle disputes. Creating the arbitral panel responsible for hearing the case and rendering a final judgment is critical to international commercial arbitration. The arbitrators' credentials, …
Procedural Concerns in International Commercial Arbitration Arbitration is a popular technique for resolving disputes in international business agreements. The arbitration procedure is usually governed by the legislation of the arbitration venue, the arbitration rules, and the parties' agreement. The procedure norma…
CHINA'S ARBITRATION AWARDS Legal decisions of this kind may be made in China via arbitration rulings. They are divided into "domestic" and "foreign-related." Domestic arbitration awards are subject to the jurisdiction of Chinese courts, but foreign-related arbitration awards are not. This is the…
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