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Arbitration Act 1996, English Arbitration Act, English courts, English Law, Governing Law, Uncategorized

Governing Law of Arbitration Agreements Arising From Standing Offers to Arbitrate in Treaties and Foreign Legislation: The Exception to the Default Rule Under the English Arbitration Bill

Aaron McDonald (Herbert Smith Freehills LLP)/October 11, 2024October 7, 2024 /1 Comment

The English Arbitration Bill, introduced to UK Parliament in November 2023, aimed to ensure that the Arbitration Act 1996 remained fit for purpose and maintained England’s status as a leading destination for commercial arbitration. However, the bill was lost when the 2024 UK general election was called. In July 2024 the new government reintroduced the…

Arbitration Institutions and Rules, Early Determination, Financial Services Arbitration, LCIA Arbitration, Summary procedure

Financial Services Arbitration under the LCIA Rules: An Outlook

Aaron McDonald, Jerome Temme (Herbert Smith Freehills LLP)/September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 /Leave a comment

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In 2018, financial services disputes accounted for the largest share of disputes referred to the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). With indications that the LCIA may adopt a form of summary dismissal procedure in its revised Arbitration Rules this autumn, the LCIA could become an even more important forum for banking and financial services…