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International Arbitration Insights

13 October 2025
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In this inaugural edition we cover a myriad of issues impacting the arbitration space. From use of AI in construction arbitration and the surge of ESG claims, to investment treaty crypto-arbitration, new legislation/reforms, fraud and many more.

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AI in construction arbitrations: A game changer

In an industry built on contracts, regulations, and razor-thin margins, disputes are inevitable. Arbitration has long been the preferred method for resolving disputes in construction projects internationally.

 
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From rulings to rubles: Navigating the enforcement of arbitration awards

In the wake of recent geopolitical turbulence and the imposition of international sanctions, enforcing arbitration awards against Russian parties has become more challenging.
 
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The Middle East: Transitioning to a pro-arbitration approach

Historically, arbitration was viewed with suspicion in the Middle East. This scepticism can be traced back to the significant arbitration awards of the 1950s and 1960s relating to oil disputes where Middle Eastern laws were often overlooked and Western parties frequently emerged victorious.

 
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Fraud in arbitration

The spectre of fraud has long cast a shadow over arbitration – that is, arbitral proceedings being used to facilitate money-laundering, awards obtained by fraud, and other such nefarious misfeasance. For the Arbitral Tribunal, it can be difficult to establish such ulterior motives, and even if suspicion arises, to do anything about it.     
 
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France fast-forwards reform on arbitration law

As the 2025 Arbitration Act is set to come into force in the UK, France has initiated its own reform process, with legislation expected to be adopted in 2025 and 2026.
 
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A tour D'ESG: The surge of ESG claims in arbitration

Sustainability and responsible practices are no longer just buzzwords. Rather, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) metrics are nowadays a fundamental part of lending and investment criteria, and form an integral part of, for example, transaction-related due diligence or prospectus disclosures, influencing shareholder and management bodies’ strategies alike.

 
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Insights on the new KSA civil law: Key implications for construction contracts

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s enactment of the Civil Transactions Law (the KSA Civil Law) has laid down a long anticipated legal framework that significantly impacts businesses operating within the Kingdom, particularly in the construction sector. It represents a significant shift, offering greater clarity and predictability. 

 
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Investment treaty crypto-arbitration on the horizon

The global crypto-currency market continues to witness an exponential growth. Naturally, disputes in relation to crypto-assets are also on the rise. Such disputes tend to arise between private parties and are often resolved through commercial arbitration. Due to crypto-currency's decentralised nature, sovereign States have had little role to play in the general regulation of crypto-currency activities until recently. 
 
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Towers of (re)insurance and arbitration: Halliburton and beyond

The financial impact of mass tort litigation in the US is increasingly reaching higher up the (re)insurance towers of the Fortune 500 companies than ever before.

 
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