International Quarterly archive

Issue 36, 2023

This issue focuses on updates and reforms across the legal landscape, looking first at the new Civil Transactions Law for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, second at recent publications from the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR and third at proposed reforms to the Arbitration Act 1996 in England and Wales. We also review a recent UK Supreme Court Case in which the court allowed an appeal against a decision staying court proceedings under section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996.

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New Civil Code for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [1]

The ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR publishes report and guide to the promotion of dispute prevention and resolution [2]

So, how does the UK plan to remain a world leader in international arbitration? By doing very little. [3]

Staying court proceedings: what’s the matter? [4]

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Issue 35, 2023

This edition focuses on contract interpretation, looking first at a case out of the DIFC Court of Appeal and later at a recent case concerning a limitation of liability clause. We also review the latest reforms to governance and international arbitration rules, including the New SCCA Arbitration Rules, as well as developments in Environmental, Social and Governance as it relates to supply chains.

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FIDIC Contracts: time bars limitation and good faith [6]

New SCCA Arbitration Rules: another positive development for arbitration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [7]

Interpreting indemnity clauses: how many caps and what size? [8]

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and supply chain risk management [9]

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Issue 34, 2022

In this IQ we look at concurrent delay in England and the UAE, arbitration reform in Nigeria, and the enforcement of UAE judgments in England and Wales. We also return to our discussion on Notices of Dissatisfaction under FIDIC and take a look at some of the changes FIDIC have made in its 2022 reprint. Finally, we look at the Privy Council’s latest ruling on without prejudice privilege.

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Concurrent delay – what is the right test? [11]

Arbitration reform in Nigeria [12]

Enforcement of UAE judgments in England & Wales: recognition of reciprocity [13]

Notify Now or Forever Hold Your Peace - Notices of Dissatisfaction under FIDIC and NEC: Part 2 [14]

Updating the FIDIC Rainbow Suite: the 2022 changes [15]

Privy Council on without prejudice privilege [16]

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Issue 33, 2022

In this issue of IQ we take a detailed look at ESG initiatives in Africa and price adjustment mechanisms under the FIDIC standard forms. We also review several issues which often impact the life cycle of a construction dispute: notices of dissatisfaction, arbitral seats and freezing orders.