DISPUTE
DIGEST
New ‘med-arb’ expedited rules to mediate dispute resolution
BAC launches new Med-Arb Expedited Rules for faster dispute resolution
First court-enforced arbitral tribunal interim measure
In a BAC/BIAC tech dispute case, the tribunal granted an interim measure based on the claimant’s application
Use of electronic service in commercial arbitration
Electronic service overcomes geographic limits of traditional notice, ensuring effective notification and improved efficiency
Arbitrating disputes involving dissolution of a partnership
Dissolution of a partnership is one way a partner can withdraw from a partnership
New framework clarifies disputes over arbitration language
Party autonomy in arbitration includes choosing the language, governing the process from filing to the final award
Liability for damages in pet air transportation
As demand for pet air transportation rises with societal and economic development, related disputes are increasing
When and why to initiate partial award in commercial arbitration
A partial award is a type of arbitration decision issued by the tribunal on specific issues before the final award
Arbitrator disclosure with a limitation period
An arbitration is only as good as the arbitrator
Advantages of arbitration in aviation dispute resolution
The BAC has accepted many disputes involving international aviation treaties
Calculating breach of contract damages in arbitration
In this article, we summarise the analytical process for disputes with respect to liability for breach of contract and damages on lost profits
Essential roles of arbitration case managers
Procedural justice holds significant value in arbitration and case managers
Domestic institutions applying UNCITRAL rules in China
UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, adopted in 1976 by the UN General Assembly, are widely accepted and serve as standard rules in global commercial contracts
WFW charts AirAsia’s USD19bn aircraft purchase order
Watson Farley & Williams advises Malaysia-headquartered AirAsia on a USD19 billion purchase of 150 new Airbus A220-300 aircraft
Hong Kong-based partner joins Italian firm Gianni & Origoni
Italian law firm Gianni & Origoni appoints Hong Kong-based partner Teresa Lee
Boom in panda bond issuances set to flourish, say lawyers
The appeal of panda bonds surges in 2026, with issuance volume reaching RMB88.24 billion (USD13 billion) in a record high for a single quarter
Dechert hires two partners, including ex-Milbank Seoul MP
Dechert appoints two partners from Milbank – David Cho, ex-managing partner of the Seoul office, and special counsel Min Kim
Firms act on landmark USD880m Thai data centre financing
Firms assist on an USD880 million green loan for a Chonburi data centre in the largest such project financing completed in Thailand to date
