Philippine courts are generally allowed to vacate or set aside an arbitral award issued in a domestic arbitration or an international commercial arbitration seated in the Philippines if …
Court proceedings are subject to the principle of open justice. This principle allows the public to not only observe hearings and trials in court, but also to access court filings and obtain information such as the identities of parties.
Since its establishment in 1991, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) has emerged as a leading global arbitration institution.
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As a general rule, court proceedings are subject to the principle of open justice. Departing from this principle by imposing a cloak of privacy on court proceedings is an exceptional measure taken only in certain circumstances…
Multi-tier dispute resolution clauses have increased in prominence, providing for a practical approach to dispute resolution. These clauses typically call for parties to first engage in various forms of negotiation and/or mediation as a precondition to proceeding with arbitration or litigation.
Dispute adjudication boards (“DAB”) are increasingly used to resolve disputes over international construction projects. Typically, DAB procedure is not prescribed by laws and/or regulations. However, laws and regulations on DAB procedure are often enacted where government procurement is concerned.
When drafting arbitration clauses, the selection of the seat is a crucial aspect. It establishes the applicable lex arbitri, as well as the court which would have supervisory jurisdiction over an arbitration.