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in a decision issued September 16, the Paris Court of Appeal rejected an attempt by Société Nationale d’Électricité and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to set aside an arbitral award issued under the International Chamber of Commerce.The court held that, in principle, a direct conflict between an arbitral award and a foreign judgment could breach international public policy—but only under specific conditions. Such a breach may arise where the foreign judgment has already been formally recognized in France, a process known as exequatur, and where the two decisions produce mutually exclusive outcomes.In this case, however, the judges found no such conflict. The Congolese judgment relied upon by SNEL had previously been denied recognition in France because the opposing party had not been properly notified of the proceedings. Without that recognition, the court concluded, the alleged inconsistency between the rulings could not trigger a violation of public policy.The ruling also
IBA Sets Sights on Future Disputes at 2026 Arbitration Day Conference.
The International Bar Association (IBA) is turning its attention to the rapidly evolving frontiers of global commerce, announcing that its 27th Annual Arbitration Day will center on disputes emerging from new technologies and industries reshaping the legal landscape.Scheduled for January 28–29, 2026, the conference will take place at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi in the Abu Dhabi. Organized by the IBA’s Arbitration Committee, the event will carry the theme “New Horizons,” signaling a forward-looking approach to the challenges confronting international arbitration practitioners.The program is expected to explore how innovation is transforming dispute resolution, with sessions addressing arbitration in unconventional and technologically complex environments. Topics will range from disputes linked to emerging energy sectors and smart city infrastructure to conflicts involving space exploration and virtual assets.Legal experts say the shift reflects a broader reality: as industries evolve, so too must the mechanisms used to resolve disputes. The conference aims to equip lawyers,
Arbitrators Urged to Rein in Costly Document Demands, New Report Says
A leading arbitration body is calling for sweeping changes to how documents are handled in international disputes, warning that excessive requests are driving up costs and undermining efficiency.In a newly released whitepaper, the User Council of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) argues that document production — once a routine feature of arbitration — has grown into a major procedural burden. The report, titled “Taming the Beast: A Whitepaper on Document Production,” highlights how expansive requests for evidence have contributed to delays, rising legal expenses, and increasing dissatisfaction among parties.The paper points to a notable trend: more parties are turning to expedited arbitration procedures that often eliminate document production altogether. While faster, such approaches can limit the depth of fact-finding, raising questions about fairness in complex cases.To address the issue, the ASA User Council recommends a stricter, more disciplined approach. Parties and arbitral tribunals, it says, should make greater use of
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India—A non-signatory to arbitration agreement has no legal right to remain present in arbitration proceedings (Re Kamal Gupta)Copyright © 2026 LexisNexisPublished on: 03 September 2025Published by a LexisNexis Arbitration expertTable of contentsWhat are the practical implications of this case?What was the background?What did the court decide?Case detailsArticle summaryArbitration analysis: A non-signatory to an arbitration agreement will have no right to participate when the proceedings are not in relation to rights or properties affecting him, and the award does not have any binding effect in relation to his rights. Allowing a non-signatory to remain present will result in a breach of party autonomy and the confidentiality of arbitration proceedings. A non-signatory to the arbitration agreement cannot invoke the inherent powers of the court under general procedural law to claim a right to remain present in the arbitration proceedings. The Indian Arbitration Act is a self-contained code regulating every aspect of its
