Patrick Gearon quoted in The Oath on effectively controlling costs in arbitration
Following his talk at the recent The Oath GC Talk Series, Patrick Gearon has been quoted in The Oath on the topic of effectively controlling costs in arbitration. Read more below (subscription required).
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Sam Saunders
ICC 2021 Rules
The ICC has recently updated its rules for arbitration: the new rules entered into force on 1 January 2021 (the “2021 Rules”).
Sonia Kenawy
Adding claimants pre-service and amending outside the limitation period: pitfalls for the unwary
Sonia looks at a recent High Court judgment and its important guidance on the ability of claimants to be added to a claim before service
William Reichert
Use and Regulation of Renewable Energy Certificates in the UAE
The market for trading in renewable energy certificates is set to increase in both visibility and importance.
Joe Edwards
Damages-based agreements: an island of clarity in changing seas
Simon, Joe and Lauren look at a recent judgment which is a welcome island of clarity in the damages-based agreement sea of uncertainty.
Patrick Gearon FCIArb
Insolvency Legislation in the GCC
The interesting times of the last 14 months were preceded by the interesting times of the financial crisis of 2008/2009.
Michael O'Connor
Infra.law - Spring 2021
Click here to read the latest edition of our construction and infrastructure publication, Infra.Law.
Ghassan El Daye
Ghassan El Daye quoted by The National on the Dubai courts rejection of Dh1.3m rent refund claim
A convenience shop in Dubai lost its claim to a rent refund of Dh1.3 million from its landlord on grounds of lost revenue during lockdown.
John Sykes
Warranties on an indemnity basis: a question of damages
John and Simon take an in-depth look at warranties on an indemnity basis
Ghassan El Daye
Ghassan El Daye quoted by The National on legal reform in the United Arab Emirates
Once a law change has been made and is effective, a court of law is obliged to follow the new rule and issue its verdicts based in it.
Sonia Ghai
Disclosure and documents referenced in expert reports: a level playing field?
Sonia looks at the impact of the recent High Court decision in Zverev v Ace Group International Ltd
Ghassan El Daye
Ghassan El Daye quoted by The National on the Federal National Council's proposals to unify legal fees
The Federal National Council is calling for legal fees to be unified.
Niel Coertse
Conditional payment clauses in the UK and Middle East
Niel Coertse writes for Practical Law Construction on how conditional payment clauses help to prevent cash flow difficulties.
Niel Coertse
Niel Coertse writes for the Practical Law Construction Blog on conditional payment clauses in the UK and Middle East
Conditional payment provisions are prohibited in the UK, but in the Middle East, 'pay when paid' provisions play a significant role.
Durra Al Ali
“Subject to contract” wording in settlement negotiations: a label that sticks
Durra looks at the term “subject to contract” and how it was put to the test in Joanne Properties Ltd v Moneything Capital Ltd and another.
Patrick Gearon FCIArb
Patrick Gearon and Roger Elford write for Global Restructuring Review on the latest restructuring developments in the Gulf region
Sara Sheffield
Our international expansion and four new partners across four offices picked up by the press
Steven Carey
Steven Carey writes for Building on the law that governs arbitration agreements international construction contracts
Sara Sheffield
Charles Russell Speechlys continues international expansion with the hire of four new partners
We are delighted to announce the hire of four new partners across four of our offices.
Simon Green
The UAE's New Laws Relating to Inheritance and Deceased Estates
UAE furthered its efforts to attract foreign direct investment into the country.
Mark Hill
Mark Hill writes for Media Law International on best practice for production houses to ensure that the return to set is safe and compliant