As previously reported, on 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its long-awaited advisory opinion on the...
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The European Union’s (EU) approach to corporate sustainability regulation has entered a period of profound reassessment. In response to...
On 4 June 2025, the Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre of the Unified Patent Court (Centre) launched a public consultation to gather...
On 4 June 2025, the Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre of the Unified Patent Court (PMAC) launched a public consultation to gather...
On 4 June 2025, the Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre of the Unified Patent Court (Centre) launched a public consultation to gather...
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Russia’s measures against so-called “unfriendly states” and consecutive sanctions packages from the EU, amongst others, have led to the...
On 17 April 2025, the English High Court delivered its judgment in CC/Devas v India [2025] EWHC 964 (Comm). The judgment holds that...
SIAC-related updates (1) SIAC launches new rules The new SIAC Rules 2025 took effect on 1 January 2025, introducing urgent emergency...
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The long-anticipated reforms to the Arbitration Act 1996 have officially made it into law, with the Arbitration Act 2025 (the 2025 Act)...
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Shifting grounds: the trends reshaping international arbitration International arbitration is undergoing transformative changes at a...
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On 16 December 2024, the EU adopted the 15th package of sanctions against Russia. In addition to imposing the first comprehensive...
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The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) has long been the cornerstone of investment protection in the energy sector, offering enhanced legal...