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Competing Arbitration Clauses in Multi-Contract Transactions: the “Centre of Gravity” Approach in XX and Ors v ZZ

Where commercial relationships are governed by multiple related contracts, each containing its own arbitration clause, disputes may arise as to which clause should govern a given claim. This issue becomes particularly significant in investment structures where different agreements are executed at different stages and involve overlapping parties and obligations. The High Court of Hong Kong […]

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REAL supports London International Disputes Week

We are pleased to be supporting London International Disputes Week 2026, which is taking place 1–5 June 2026. This year’s conference theme is ‘Tradition, trust and transformation in international dispute resolution’, with the international disputes community coming together to discuss how to the meet the challenges resulting from geopolitical upheaval, new technologies and constantly evolving

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The Fatality of Misnaming Arbitral Institutions under PRC Law

Arbitration clauses are often described as the root of international contracts, however their effectiveness depends heavily on precise drafting. Even minor errors, such as the misnaming of an arbitral institution can raise questions about enforceability and, in some jurisdictions, may completely undermine the parties’ agreement to arbitrate. ‎‎In such a case, courts across different jurisdictions

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