Welcome to the latest edition of our International Arbitration Newsletter. In this issue, our team brings you critical updates and insights across jurisdictions of its key offices. We aim to keep you informed on significant developments and trends that could affect your dispute resolution strategies. Our commitment is to offer you strategic advice and actionable intelligence, helping you navigate the complexities of international arbitration with confidence.
Hong Kong
Sports arbitration in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is set to launch a dedicated sports dispute resolution system, reinforcing its arbitration credentials and offering expedited, expert-led solutions to meet the growing demand for fair and efficient resolution of sports-related conflicts.
London
The Arbitration Act 2025 Gains Royal Assent
The UK's 2025 Arbitration Act has been granted Royal Assent and will enter into force shortly, bringing some changes to arbitration law in the UK.
Madrid
Simmons & Simmons at the Open de Arbitraje 2025: Exploring the Rise of Award Monetisation
At the 2025 Open de Arbitraje in Madrid, Simmons & Simmons highlighted the strategic value of award monetisation in arbitration, with Partner Emma Morales discussing its growing role in managing enforcement risks and accelerating recovery.
Milan
The Court of Milan on the power of arbitrators to grant precautionary measures
The Court of Milan ruled that arbitrators lack the authority to grant precautionary measures under pre-2023 arbitration clauses, reinforcing the primacy of party intent and the legal framework in force at the time of agreement.
Paris
Expert insights from Simmons 2025 Paris Arbitration Week event
At Paris Arbitration Week 2025, Simmons & Simmons hosted a standout event on disclosure and the IBA Guidelines, with insights from leading voices on how evolving standards and relationships shape impartiality in arbitration.
Riyadh
Saudi Arbitration Law Series: Integrating Shari'a into Arbitration
The second article in the series outlines the integration of Shari'a principles into the Saudi arbitration framework, and how this shapes the procedural structure, arbitrator qualifications, and enforceability of awards.
Singapore
SIAC Rules 2025: A New Standard for Flexibility and Accessibility in International Arbitration?
The SIAC Rules 2025 introduce significant innovations-broader expedited procedures, pre-arbitration interim relief, and a novel coordinated proceedings mechanism-positioning SIAC as a frontrunner in flexible, efficient dispute resolution
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