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Finland Moves to Modernize Arbitration Law with Sweeping Reform Proposal
A Singapore High Court decision is drawing renewed attention to the limits of arbitration agreements, particularly when invoked by parties who never signed the underlying contract. In a ruling issued this week, the court held that company officers could not rely on contractual provisions—such as indemnity and exclusion clauses—to compel arbitration under the country’s Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 2001.The dispute centered on whether non-parties to a contract could use its arbitration clause as a shield in legal proceedings. The officers argued that because the contract extended certain protections to them, they should also be entitled to enforce its arbitration provisions. The court disagreed, emphasizing that arbitration is fundamentally based on consent. Without clear and explicit contractual language granting such rights, third parties cannot assume the ability to compel arbitration.Legal analysts say the ruling reinforces a strict interpretation of arbitration agreements in Singapore, underscoring that contractual benefits do not
Canadian Court Voids Arbitration Award Over AI “Hallucinated” Citations
In a rare move, the English High Court has set aside an arbitration award after finding that the tribunal lacked jurisdiction, offering a significant reminder of the limits of arbitral authority under the Arbitration Act 1996.The case, A1 and others v P, involved a challenge brought under section 67 of the Act, which allows parties to contest an arbitral tribunal’s jurisdiction. The claimants argued that a London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) tribunal had no authority to decide the dispute, despite having already issued an award. The court ultimately agreed, marking one of the few successful jurisdictional challenges under the provision.Central to the dispute was whether a solicitor had the implied authority to bind clients to contractual arrangements with third parties, including agreements that could give rise to arbitration. The tribunal had previously concluded that such authority existed, allowing it to assume jurisdiction. But the High Court took a different
Global Demand for Arbitration Surges as JAMS Reports Rise in International Cases
A sharp increase in cross-border disputes is driving renewed global demand for alternative dispute resolution (ADR), according to the latest annual report released by JAMS, one of the world’s leading private providers of mediation and arbitration services.The organization’s 2025 Resolution Report shows that 21,939 new cases were filed over the past year, contributing to a total of 28,345 active matters handled during the period. Of these, 308 were international filings—marking an increase of nearly 16 percent compared with 2024.The cases involved parties from a wide range of jurisdictions, with particularly strong representation from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and the United Arab Emirates. The figures underscore the expanding role of ADR mechanisms in resolving complex cross-border commercial disputes.The United States continues to dominate as a preferred venue for arbitration. Cities such as New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Miami ranked among the most frequently selected locations
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The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA) in alliance with World Arbitration Review has commenced a global arbitration research project covering comparative review of arbitral trends in 193 jurisdictions worldwide. #Arbitration #CIMA#WorldArbitrationReview
