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On 17 June 2026, Oliver Powell KC and James Smith spoke at ‘The Rule of Law and International Dispute Resolution: a Judicial Exchange’ event, hosted by the Law Society of England and Wales. The event was organised by the Ukrainian National Bar Association, in cooperation with the Law Society of England and Wales and LawLex Solicitors. The event brought together Ukrainian Judges alongside Barristers and Solicitors from England & Wales. The event featured talks on topics including: why law matters in times of reconstruction; rule of law and judicial independence; the economic importance of strong legal institutions; English law in international commerce; international arbitration; sanctions; judicial cooperation between the Ukraine and the UK; investment, reconstruction and legal certainty; and the…
News 19 Jun, 2026
The UAE’s ability to effectively host increasingly complex international dispute resolution proceedings was evident in a recently settled $120 million dispute referred to arbitration in Dubai. In that case, the Dubai Court of Appeal unequivocally upheld the Dubai seated Arbitral Tribunal’s finding that it was a “competent judicial entity” with the same standing as a competent court to authorise the production of confidential information under the terms of Federal legislation restricting the circulation of such information. Philip Punwar (Dip. I.C. Arb., C. Arb) of Outer Temple Chambers was lead counsel for the Claimant, whose interpretation of the relevant legislation underpinned the Tribunal’s original decision. Find out more Philip Punwar is an English qualified practitioner with more than twenty-five years’ arbitration…
News 3 Sep, 2024
