By Dieter Gericke, Gregor Bühler, Felix Dasser, Marcel Dietrich, Martin Grod and Reto Heuberger of Homburger AG
As more U.S. and Chinese companies enter into business relationships, contractual arbitration provisions are becoming more important. Susan Leader, Brett Manisco, and Kristen Chin of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld consider the differences between US and Chinese litigation in court and private arbitration.
The Supreme People’s Court (SPC) 2017 Annual Report on Intellectual Property not only serves as guidance for the lower courts but also provides insight for predictable outcomes of future disputes.
An introductory overview of third party funding in the international markets
China establishes a national pool of legal talent.
A new judicial interpretation issued by the Supreme People’s Court will help level the playing field for foreign investors seeking court review of governmental actions.
CIETAC has issued its first rules on international investment disputes.
Referral system intends to reduce the misjudgment rates of arbitration review.
Scope of judicial review of arbitration cases defined.
The Supreme People's Court has issued two new judicial interpretations relating to the Chinese arbitration system. When examined closely, the interpretations reveal some significant changes which should make it easier to enforce awards, bringing greater certainty and comfort to foreign parties in particular.