Monthly Archives: February 2013

Our Article at Korean Arbitration Review

We are pleased to announced that our article on Technology and Outsourcing Hot Spots has been published in the second edition of the Korean Arbitration  Review (“KAR“). The KAR is published by the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (“KCAB“), which is … Continue reading

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Case Update: GMR and Male Airport Dispute

In a previous post, we commented on the ongoing dispute between Indian infrastructure giant GMR and the Maldivian Government over the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport in Male (the “Airport“). In particular, we noted at the time that the Singapore Court … Continue reading

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Case Update: Singapore High Court gives effect to pathological arbitration clause

We have mentioned elsewhere that managing disputes starts at the drafting stage. In particular, an arbitration clause should be drafted properly in order to avoid a jurisdiction fight before the substantive one. The recent Singapore High Court case of HKL … Continue reading

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SIAC Annual Appreciation Cocktail Reception 2013: Annual Report 2012 and Future Developments

At its Annual Appreciation Cocktail Reception last night on 19 February 2013, the SIAC released its Annual Report for 2012 and made a number of announcements, both of which signal and cement its reputation as one of the premier international … Continue reading

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Case Update: Accountants not entitled to assert legal advice privilege

In a previous post, we discussed the case of Walter Lilly & Company Ltd v Mackay & Anor [2012] EWHC 649 (TCC) in which the English High Court held that advice by a claims consultant is not protected by legal professional / … Continue reading

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3rd Edition of Chitty on Contracts, Hong Kong Specific Contracts (2013)

We are very pleased to inform our readers, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, that the 3rd Edition of Chitty on Contracts, Hong Kong Specific Contracts has just been published. This authoritative and leading contracts textbook needs no real introduction … Continue reading

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Indemnity Costs Orders for Unsuccessful Challenge to Arbitration Award

In most common law jurisdictions (save, most prominently, for the US), “costs follow the event” is the usual rule for the payment of legal fees and other cost of court proceedings i.e. the losing party pays the winning party’s costs. … Continue reading

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