Commercial Arbitration

France embraces AI in arbitration, boosting efficiency while preserving ethics, transparency & human judgment in line with EU law.

A French ruling underscores: parties must raise independence concerns directly with arbitrators—not just the institution—to preserve annulment rights.

English courts clarify the nuances of arbitral confidentiality, addressing document protections, practitioner conduct, and cross-border risks.

Expedited arbitration gains traction with SCC’s Bulgarian rules launch—bringing speed, access, and autonomy back into global arbitration.

Key insights from Italian Arbitration Day: navigating the thin line between procedural use and abuse in today’s complex arbitration landscape.

Brazilian arbitration evolves: STJ ruling and new institutional rules redefine early evidence production beyond urgent scenarios.

Can AI level the playing field in arbitration? CIArb’s new Guideline examines the benefits, pitfalls, and ethical duties for parties...

Singapore–Bahrain cross-border appeals model sets new precedent in judicial cooperation, blending sovereignty with international commercial court innovation.

Gayatri Balasamy dissent warns against judicial overreach in arbitration, affirming that award modification undermines party autonomy and international enforceability.

Singapore courts balance party autonomy and creditor protection, refining how arbitration and cross-border insolvency coexist in evolving jurisprudence.

Iran restricts foreign law in courts but allows it in arbitration; parties must prove its content, as judges and arbitrators...

Russia's top court curtails international arbitration for sanctioned entities, reinforcing national jurisdiction and challenging cross-border contract enforcement.