Episode 8: India as a Global Arbitral Seat, with Lord Peter Goldsmith KC
Lord Peter Goldsmith KC on how India’s 2015 reforms laid the foundation, and what India must still do to take a seat among global arbitral hubs.
Episode 7: Antrix v. Devas, with Mark McNeill, Barrister
Payal Chawla and Mark McNeill of Brick Court Chambers unpack the US Supreme Court’s decision in Antrix v. Devas, with a link to the accompanying article.
Episode 6: The UK Arbitration Act 2025, with Shouvik Bhattacharya
Shouvik Bhattacharya of King & Spalding on the amendments to the UK Arbitration Act and their likely impact on international arbitration practice.
Antrix Corp. v. Devas Multimedia – the Arbitration Exception
A closer look at the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Antrix v. Devas and the requirements for personal jurisdiction over foreign states under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.
Episode 5: Enforcing Liquidated Damages, with Sr. Adv. Gaurav Pachnanda
Senior Advocate Gaurav Pachnanda on liquidated damages, and why enforceability turns on a fair and reasonable pre-estimate of loss.
The PSU Dilemma: Reshaping India’s Commercial Dispute Landscape.
Fireside Chat by the arbitration bar of India, Women’s chapter featuring Hon’ble Mr Justice N. Kotishwar Singh and Ms Madhavi Divan and Ms Payal Chawla.
The United Kingdom’s Arbitration Act 2025: Key amendments and lessons for India
A review of the key amendments in the United Kingdom’s Arbitration Act 2025 and the lessons they offer for arbitration reform in India.
Episode 4: Section 12(5) and Unilateral Appointments, with Sr. Adv. Shashank Garg
Join me as I unpack the fascinating evolution of unilateral arbitrator appointments and the intricacies of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act with none other than Senior Advocate Shashank Garg!