In a closely watched decision, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the scope of “personal jurisdiction” over foreign states under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA). The Supreme Court of the United States held that personal jurisdiction over a foreign sovereign exists where two conditions under FSIA are met i.e., an exception to sovereign immunity applies…
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 has recently enacted the Arbitration Act of 2025, introducing targeted amendments to strengthen its position as a premier seat for international arbitration. Following an extensive review process, the amendments received royal assent on February 24, 2025. Rather than a complete overhaul, these revisions aim to refine and clarify existing principles, ensuring that…
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!
Payal Chawla It was November 2, 2028. The festive lights had dimmed, but the haze lingered—thick, gray, and suffocating. Delhi, long accustomed to its annual battle with winter smog and stubble burning, now faced an unprecedented crisis. This time, the air wasn’t just polluted; it was poison. I woke up in the dead of night,…