A specialist area of commercial dispute resolution, international arbitration is widely accepted as the preferred means of resolving cross-border disputes between commercial parties.
At Corrs, our internationally-recognised arbitration team has experience and expertise across a range of industry sectors and geographical locations. Our lawyers have conducted international arbitration proceedings under the rules of many of the world’s leading arbitral institutions, acting as counsel and sitting as arbitrator.
International disputes can be high risk. They often involve complex legal issues, conflict of laws, jurisdictional challenges and parallel litigation and/or arbitration. Mitigation of risks associated with cross border disputes starts with an effective and enforceable dispute resolution clause. The Corrs team provides front end advice to help clients protect their international investment drawing on experience and an understanding of the latest trends and developments in international dispute resolution. We are familiar with both ad hoc and institutional arbitration and with a range of alternative dispute resolution processes. We understand cultural nuances in the dispute context and can work with clients to take advantage of international conventions which reduce investment exposure in developing countries.
When a dispute arises, our experience enables us to provide insightful, pragmatic and innovative advice; our international network of independent firms offers prompt access to specialist lawyers around the world and our technology helps us to provide innovative and seamless service across multiple jurisdictions and time zones. The strength of our practice is underpinned by our willingness to share our knowledge and experience to find the very best solution for our clients in any cross border commercial dispute.
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Corrs acted for a major Australian airline group in a contractual dispute which was resolved by international commercial arbitration.
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A member of the Corrs team acted for Australian and US entities in relation to the enforcement in Australia of a foreign arbitral award made in Singapore under SIAC Rules.
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Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering insight and analysis into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues which really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry.
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A member of the Corrs team acted for Australian and US entities in relation to the enforcement in Australia of a foreign arbitral award made in Singapore under SIAC Rules.
The litigation included complex and new arguments under the public policy exception in the International Arbitration Act.
Corrs acted for an Australian client in an international arbitration under the ICC Rules.
The dispute arose out of the wrongful termination of an exclusive distribution agreement for building materials by an Italian party. The arbitration was seated in Singapore and the agreements were governed by Italian law. Corrs led a team of Australian and Italian lawyers.
Corrs is acting for an international shipping company and its Australian subsidiary in relation to its claims against an international maritime infrastructure company.
The dispute concerns the supply of services to develop infrastructure in connection with an LNG project in Western Australia. The arbitration is seated in Western Australia.
A member of the Corrs team represented a Jordanian principal in an ICC arbitration conducted under Jordanian law with respect to a US$360 million claim for wrongful termination of a FIDIC form contract and a $400 million counterclaim for damages, loss of profit and defective works.
Corrs acted in a multi-million dollar contractual dispute arising from equipment malfunction while drilling a well in New Zealand, gathering expert evidence on metallurgical failure, well design and inspection and repair of drilling equipment.
Arbitration was seated in Singapore and conducted under the SIAC Rules.
A member of the Corrs team acted for a multi-national resource company in a shareholder dispute involving a project in the Philippines.
The arbitration was conducted in Singapore under the SIAC Rules and involved parallel litigation in the Philippines (including appeal proceedings). An anti suit injunction was obtained from an arbitral tribunal to restrain civil proceedings outside Singapore.
Corrs recently acted for an Australian client in an international arbitration seated in Singapore under the rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre.
The dispute concerned the termination of a contract for the provision of drilling services on performance grounds. Corrs worked with Singaporean and Indonesian lawyers in relation to the arbitration.
Corrs acted in an international commercial arbitration before the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce concerning a plant constructed in the People’s Republic of China, for a world leading engineering, project management and consultancy company.
The matter included consideration of enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under the New York Convention.
In recent years, there has been much criticism of the cost and extended timetables of international commercial arbitration, and international arbitral institutions have responded in a variety of ways.
How will the Prague Rules impact on international arbitration practice and procedure, and how do they differ from the IBA Rules?
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What is expedited arbitration, and how does it differ across Asia-Pacific? Our handy downloadable guide will help you understand how this arbitral mechanism works across the various Asia-Pacific arbitral institutions.
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A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia has highlighted the interplay between foreign exclusive jurisdiction clauses and claims made under the Australian Consumer Law.
GAR’s Construction Arbitration Know-how provides reliable cross-jurisdictional insight to help cement the building blocks of international practice.
Challenging the jurisdiction of an arbitral tribunal in international commercial arbitration. (This article was originally published in the July 2018 edition of The Arbitrator & Mediator by the Resolution Institute).
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A recent decision by the Full Federal Court has confirmed that arbitration agreements are to be interpreted liberally on the presumption that parties choosing arbitration intend for all of their disputes to be dealt with in this way.
Global Arbitration Review's Guide to Construction Arbitration takes the reader through the essential detail of preparing, mitigating and managing construction disputes internationally.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has contributed to the eighth edition of The International Arbitration Review 2017, an annual guide to international commercial and investment arbitration in the most significant jurisdictions worldwide.
As a treaty promoting transparency in investor-State arbitration, at first blush the Mauritius Convention does not appear to offer any insights for international commercial arbitration.
Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering insight and analysis into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues which really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry.
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Recently, the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) handed down its final decision in Teras Offshore Pte Ltd v Teras Cargo Transport (America) LLC
Singapore and Hong Kong have long been leading seats for international arbitration in Asia, and recently, the attention of the international arbitration community has been fixed on them following developments to third party funding regimes.
Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering insight and analysis into the Australian construction industry.
Earlier this month, the High Court of Australia unanimously decided that a judgment creditor cannot apply for a certificate to effect enforcement overseas in circumstances where the judgment debtor is bankrupt.
When does an application for leave to serve out require prima facie determination of an arbitration agreement?
Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering insight and analysis into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues which really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry.
Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering insight and analysis into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues which really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry.
On 3 January 2017, the Supreme Court of Western Australia introduced the Supreme Court (Arbitration) Rules 2016 (WA), a clear sign of the Western Australian courts’ commitment to international and domestic arbitration.
This article considers the enforcement of foreign judgments in Australia under the Foreign Judgments Act 1991 (Cth), at common law and under the Hague Convention, and compares this with the scope for enforcement of arbitral awards under the New York
A recent decision of London’s High Court has far-reaching implications for those using litigation funding.
Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering insight and analysis into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues which really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry.
Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering insight and analysis into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues which really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry.
As the first jurisdiction in the Asia-Pacific region to sign, ratify and give effect to the Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements, Singapore continues to lead the way as a forum for international commercial dispute resolution.
A creation of the International Olympic Committee, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has evolved to become the preeminent dispute resolution body in world sport.
A recent decision by the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) in Teras Offshore Pte Ltd v Teras Cargo Transport (America) LLC [2016] SGHC(1) 02 provides guidance as to when a dispute will constitute an “offshore case”.
Corrs’ Breaking Brexit Down video series considers how the UK’s momentous decision will affect your business. Over the coming weeks we’ll bring you insight from Corrs Partners who’ll examine diverse areas ranging from international arbitration throug
Recently, there have been a number of appeals for an international commercial court (ICC) to be established in Australia. But what are ICCs? Why do we need them? And are they a viable option?
In its first written judgment, the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) provides some insight into Singapore’s approach to contractual interpretation, including in relation to implied terms and ambiguity, and the impact of foreign illegali
The rise in global protectionism will lead to more disputes in an increasingly connected world. As trust is eroded, businesses must adopt active mitigation strategies to navigate the risks of global trade and commerce.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has contributed to the sixth edition of The International Arbitration Review (Law Business Research Ltd, 2015), an annual guide to international commercial and investment arbitration in the most significant jurisdictions worl
The International Arbitration Review is an annual guide to international commercial and investment arbitration in the most significant jurisdictions worldwide and to the principal international arbitration institutions.
Japan is a reliable place for international arbitration, but it pays to know what you’re biting into.
International arbitration is a fast-moving express train, with new awards and court decisions of significance somewhere in the world rushing past every week.
In a recent decision TCL contended that the arbitral awards delivered against it should be set aside as contrary to public policy because of alleged breaches of the rules of natural justice in connection with the making of the awards.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has contributed to the third edition of “The International Arbitration Review”, authoring a chapter on developments in Australia.
Recent amendments to both the ICC Rules and the ACICA Rules indicate a trend towards improving the attractiveness of international arbitration as a means of resolving cross border disputes.
