Arbitral Insights

Key updates to the 2021 ICDR Arbitration Rules

International arbitration lawyers JP Duffy and Danny Avila speak with vice president of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) Luis Martinez about the recent amendments to the ICDR arbitration rules. Their conversation addresses the ICDR’s early disposition procedures, expedited procedures, emergency relief measures, consolidation, virtual hearings, electronic filings and more.

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Women in Arbitration: International Arbitration: Going green for good?

To coincide with World Earth Day 2021, the third instalment of our “Women in Arbitration” podcast miniseries focuses on the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations, an initiative to raise awareness of the international arbitration community’s carbon footprint and encourage a move toward greener arbitrations.

London-based senior international arbitration associate Victoria Spilkin invites Maguelonne de Brugiere, a member of the Campaign’s Steering Committee, to discuss the campaign’s aims, successes, and top tips for those in the arbitral community wanting to support this green initiative.

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Women in Arbitration: Hear from the ICSID Secretary General on her career path and updates to the ICSID/UNCITRAL draft code of conduct

Meg Kinnear, secretary general of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), discusses her background, the importance of mentors and female arbitrators, and updates to the ICSID/UNCITRAL draft code of conduct. London-based counsel Suzie Savage is our host.

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Women in Arbitration: ICCA president discusses arbitrator availability and The Pledge

The president of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration, Lucy Reed, talks with London-based associate Lucy Winnington-Ingram, in the inaugural episode of our “Women in Arbitration” podcast miniseries. They explore the ICSID/UNCITRAL Draft Code of Conduct with a focus on article 8 and the steps stakeholders (including arbitrators themselves) can take to address concerns over arbitrator availability. They also discuss progress made since the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge was drawn up five years ago.

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Reed Smith’s “Women in Arbitration” podcast miniseries serves as a platform for women across the global arbitral community to discuss international arbitration hot topics, trends, developments and matters of interest. The series aims to foster thought leadership creation and information sharing, while providing an opportunity for women’s voices in the international arbitration space to be heard.

Reed Smith’s international arbitration practice is a proud signatory of the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge. For more information about Reed Smith’s dedication to creating a culture of equal opportunity for women, please visit our Women’s Initiative Network page.

Perspectives on arbitration rule updates from LCIA president and ICC president-elect

New York-based partner JP Duffy and London-based partner Simon Greer discuss key points from interviews with ICC President-Elect Claudia Salomon and LCIA President Paula Hodges QC, about the updated ICC and LCIA rules. The duo discuss the commonalities and differences in the institutions’ new approaches to issues such as: the use of technology in arbitrations; efficiency and flexibility; consolidation and multi-contract and multi-party proceedings; preventing disruption and delay; transparency; Tribunal secretaries; third-party funding; and data protection.

To hear more about the updated ICC guidelines, listen to our previous podcast episode in which JP Duffy interviews the ICC’s Salomon.

To hear more about the updated LCIA rules, listen to our previous podcast episode in which Ben Love interviews the LCIA’s Hodges.

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A bitesize breakdown of BIMCO’s new law and arbitration clause

London-based partner Nick Austin explores the main drivers behind the Baltic and International Maritime Council’s (BIMCO) new law and arbitration clause, commenting on its multijurisdictional approach and the impact of the changes to the clause on the shipping industry.

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Practical tips about the ICC’s expedited arbitration procedures

The ICC’s expedited procedure rules are used all around the world to resolve disputes. But when do the ICC’s expedited procedures apply? Will they speed up the process of getting an award? And what are their effects on costs? Partner Gautam Bhattacharyya and associate Victoria Spilkin share their views on the advantages, disadvantages of expedited processes -- from an implementation point of view. 

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International Arbitration in Hong Kong: 2020 in a nutshell

Partner Donald Sham and associate Clara Fung discuss why 2020 was an encouraging year for Hong Kong as an international arbitration centre. Find out what advantages Hong Kong holds as an arbitral seat, and learn the impacts that newly introduced arrangements with Mainland China will have on the future of Hong Kong arbitration.

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Paula Hodges QC discusses revised London Court of International Arbitration Rules

LCIA President Paula Hodges QC joins international arbitration lawyer Ben Love to discuss the LCIA’s most recent arbitration rules, which include revisions addressing remote proceedings and electronic communications, expedited procedures, consolidation and composite requests, tribunal secretaries, and early determination.

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Perspectives on the updated International Chamber of Commerce guidelines with ICC President-Elect, Claudia Salomon

Hear international arbitration lawyer JP Duffy and Claudia Salomon, the ICC International Court of Arbitration’s president-elect, discuss new ICC guidelines relating to: joinders and consolidations; remote proceedings; third-party funding; representation; inequality of tribunal appointments; and expedited procedures.

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