The long-awaited Arbitration Act 2025 (the “2025 Act”) finally received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025, paving the way for significant refinement of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the “1996 Act”) and the conduct of arbitration...more
A clear trend has emerged for CO2 allowances: dwindling availability coupled with escalating prices. At Orrick, we are seeing two key events which promise to further intensify this trajectory. Firstly, the upcoming regulatory...more
With Revamped Rules, the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration Announces Not Only Its Commitment to Vision 2030 but Also Its Commitment to Aligning Itself with International Best Practices for Administering Institutions...more
As the world pushes towards reducing emissions and reaching net zero, we have all seen the increase in renewable energy projects, and Asia is no exception. Asia is a continent of great potential when it comes to renewable...more
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (“DIAC”) has issued the new DIAC Arbitration Rules 2022 (the “2022 Rules”). The 2022 Rules were approved by the DIAC Board of Directors and took effect from 21 March 2022. The aim of...more
The Swiss Rules of International Arbitration (hereinafter “Swiss Rules”) apply to all relevant proceedings in which the Notice of Arbitration was filed after 1 June 2021. They replace the 2012 version of the Swiss Rules and...more
The increased focus on Hydrogen production and exploitation offers investors great opportunities. But like many emerging technical solutions, it can also bear risks. Orrick Energy Disputes Team (along with our projects...more