American Institute For International Commercial Arbitration

Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea produced not only a geopolitical crisis but also a substantial wave of investor–state arbitration claims from Ukrainian businesses whose assets were located on the peninsula [...] The post Crimea Arbitration Awards and the Complex Path to Enforcement in U.S. Courts appeared first on Global Arbitration News.

In K v JX [2026] HKCFI 2854, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance set aside an order granting leave to K to enforce a Mainland award on public policy [...] The post Hong Kong Court refuses enforcement of Mainland award on public policy grounds arising from lack of authority to settle appeared first on Global Arbitration News.

Bronzelink Holdings Ltd. v. STM Atlantic N.V., No. 2:25‑cv‑06783‑JLS‑PVC (C.D. Cal. Feb. 9, 2026).[1] Factual Background Respondents Emil Youssefzadeh, Umar Javed, and STM Atlantic N.V. (collectively, “Respondents”) were individuals and [...] The post USA: District court confirms HKIAC award, rejecting respondents’ defenses under Article V of the New York Convention and holding that a co-awardee’s absence does not bar confirmation appeared first on Global Arbitration News.

In January, we reported on the decision of the Higher Regional Court Cologne dated 17 February 2025 (Case No. 19 Sch 24/24) regarding the requirement for security deposit for costs [...] The post German Federal Court of Justice Confirms: International Treaties Prevail Over Political Tensions in Security for Costs appeared first on Global Arbitration News.

Parties sometimes prefer litigation to arbitration because court proceedings offer summary judgment, which can dispose of unmeritorious claims or defences at an early stage. In response, arbitral institutions such as [...] The post Hong Kong Court Upholds an HKIAC Award Issued under the Early Determination Procedure appeared first on Global Arbitration News.

The new ICC Arbitration Rules 2026 (“2026 Rules”) will enter into force on 1 June 2026. Five years after the last revision of the ICC Arbitration Rules 2021 (“2021 Rules”), [...] The post The New Updated ICC Rules 2026 appeared first on Global Arbitration News.

In 2025, Luxembourg saw major arbitration developments. The Luxembourg Arbitration Center (“LAC“) updated its rules effective 1 October 2025. Courts addressed issues including applicable law for arbitration agreements, asset freezes [...] The post The Year in Review: Key developments and emerging trends in Luxembourg appeared first on Global Arbitration News.

In Singapore, international arbitration is governed by the International Arbitration Act (IAA), the Arbitration Act (AA) and the Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act. The legislative framework, which is substantially based [...] The post The Year in Review: A selection of arbitration-related court decisions in Singapore appeared first on Global Arbitration News.

Dahdah v. Rocket Mortg., LLC, No. 24-1910 (6th Cir. Jan. 26, 2026)[1] Factual Background Michael Dahdah (“Dahdah”) wanted to refinance his mortgage. On three occasions between October 2020 and February 2021, [...] The post Sixth Circuit clarifies multi-factor analysis for when online proposals create binding contracts with arbitration clauses appeared first on Global Arbitration News.

Our Global Disputes Forecast 2026 survey of 600 senior legal and risk professionals across six major economies revealed that the arbitration landscape faces significant challenges in the years ahead. Most [...] The post Global Disputes Forecast: The Future of International Arbitration appeared first on Global Arbitration News.