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AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 Enforcing awards
Asia ADR WeekEvents & CollaborationsInternational

In a panel discussion at the AIAC Asia ADR Week 2026 on the topic “Enforcing Arbitral Awards Against States: Insights from The Government of India v. Vedanta Ltd”, the panellists examined the enforcement of international arbitral awards, the supervisory role of courts, jurisdictional challenges, public policy, sovereign immunity, enforcement of annulled awards, and non-signatories.

Jurisdiction and Admissibility in International Arbitration
CADRA International Arbitration Summer SchoolEvents & CollaborationsInternational

Prof. Jan Paulsson discusses the distinction between jurisdiction and admissibility in international arbitration, examining preliminary objections, contractual conditions precedent, arbitral authority, court review, and the treatment of treaty and contractual claims.

CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026
CADRA International Arbitration Summer SchoolEvents & CollaborationsInternational

The CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026 organized a session on “Drafting Arbitration Agreements and Choice of Law”, delivered by Matthew Drossos, wherein he explored designing enforceable and efficient dispute resolution mechanisms, common drafting pitfalls, and the implications of the choice of law on the conduct and outcome of arbitral proceedings.

Sritex Indonesian bankruptcy proceedings
Case BriefsForeign Courts

In the present case, following the annulment of a court-approved restructuring arrangement and the declaration of bankruptcy of the Sritex Indonesian Entities, the Curators appointed in the Indonesian Bankruptcy Proceeding approached the present court seeking recognition of the proceedings and relief concerning assets and affairs connected with Singapore.

Cross-Border Insolvency Act 2026
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

Malaysia has operationalised its first cross-border insolvency law from 28 August 2026, enabling recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings and cooperation between Malaysian and foreign courts.

International Arbitration at CADRA 2026
CADRA International Arbitration Summer SchoolEvents & CollaborationsInternational

The opening session of the CADRA International Arbitration Summer School 2026 brought together Gary Born and Kristina Bittner for an introduction to international arbitration, covering cross-border practice, legal cultures, the New York Convention, UNCITRAL Model Law, institutional arbitration, arbitration agreements and career opportunities for young practitioners.

GCAI India-Singapore Legal Bridge
Events & CollaborationsGCAI ConferenceInternationalSingapore Convention Week

The inaugural ceremony of the GCAI India—Singapore Legal Bridge brought together distinguished members of the judiciary, government, legal profession, business community and corporate counsel to deliberate upon the evolving India—Singapore relationship and the role of law in facilitating trade, investment, innovation and cross-border commerce.

GCAI-Drew & Napier Singapore Dialogue 2026
Events & CollaborationsInternationalSingapore Convention Week

The session brought together leading dispute resolution practitioners from India and Singapore to examine the practical choices businesses face in cross-border disputes, including mediation, arbitration, enforcement, interim reliefs, institutional arbitration, AI, legal education and India’s potential to emerge as a global dispute resolution centre.

SCCA Saudi Arabia arbitration landscape UNCITRAL Model Law study
New releasesNews

The Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) presents a comprehensive study tracing the evolution of Saudi Arabia’s arbitration landscape through an in-depth analysis of legislative reforms and judicial practice. Submitted to UNCITRAL, the study highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to enhancing transparency, strengthening legal certainty, and advancing arbitration in line with international standards.

Middle Corridor dispute resolution IAC EAW 2026
Eurasia Arbitration WeekEvents & CollaborationsInternational

Experts at Eurasian Arbitration Week 2026 discussed international arbitration, dispute resolution, arbitration reforms, legal certainty, and regional cooperation to strengthen cross-border dispute resolution along the Middle Corridor.

Regional Arbitration Centres
Eurasia Arbitration WeekEvents & CollaborationsInternational

During the IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026, “Regional Update: ADR Trends in Central Asia & South Caucasus” focused on how jurisdictions across Central Asia and the South Caucasus are strengthening their arbitration ecosystems through legislative reform, institutional development, judicial support, and enhanced enforcement practices.

soft law international arbitration UNCITRAL Model Law
Eurasia Arbitration WeekEvents & CollaborationsInternational

How do soft law, modern arbitration legislation and supportive courts influence cross-border dispute resolution? A Day 3 panel at IAC Eurasia Arbitration Week 2026 examined the evolving legal and institutional framework shaping international arbitration across Eurasia.

Lawrence Teh Eurasian Arbitration Week 2026
Eurasia Arbitration WeekEvents & CollaborationsInternational

Lawrence Teh highlighted the importance of institutional trust, judicial restraint, and cultural understanding in international arbitration, while encouraging Kazakhstan to build an arbitral identity rooted in its own strengths rather than replicating existing models.

Gary Born International Arbitration
Eurasia Arbitration WeekEvents & CollaborationsInternational

Delivering the keynote address at Eurasian Arbitration Week 2026, Gary Born examined the evolution of international arbitration from ancient civilisations to the modern legal order, arguing that arbitration has always been rooted in party autonomy, contractual freedom and the pursuit of peaceful dispute resolution.

3rd IBBI—INSOL India International Conclave 2026
DomesticEvents & CollaborationsIBBI & INSOL India International Conclave

The 3rd IBBI—INSOL India International Conclave 2026 brought together leading domestic and international experts to deliberate on out-of-court restructurings, distressed acquisitions, and cross-border insolvency frameworks within the context of India’s evolving insolvency ecosystem.

Day 2 of 4th ILA Annual Conference
DomesticEvents & CollaborationsILA Conference

Taking Day 2 of the 4th Insolvency Law Academy (“ILA”) Annual Conference further, the panellists and guests delved into topics such as cross-border insolvency, future of restructuring, group insolvency, hybrid insolvency, and much more.

Day 1 of 4th ILA Annual Conference
DomesticEvents & CollaborationsILA Conference

Day 1 of the much-awaited 4th ILA Conference featured erudite addresses and insights from leading insolvency experts and distinguished dignitaries on insolvency law and policy, global trends in restructuring, the changing geopolitical landscape, and cinema as a lens and mirror for the economy.

Op EdsOP. ED.

by Arin Chatterjee* and Aranya Chatterjee**

Unilateral appointment of arbitrator
Experts CornerVasanth Rajasekaran

by Vasanth Rajasekaran* and Harshvardhan Korada**

Institution over Ad hoc Arbitration
Experts CornerJustice Hemant Gupta

by Justice Hemant Gupta (Retd.)*
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