The panel will share their insights on the evolving and sometimes divergent role of national courts of leading arbitral seats in supporting or intervening in the arbitral process.
As arbitration continues to grow in complexity and global reach, courts are increasingly called upon to exercise their supervisory powers (whether through anti-suit injunctions, worldwide freezing orders, or the set aside and enforcement of final and/or partial awards). Yet, the approaches taken by courts in different jurisdictions are far from aligned.
Anti-suit & freezing injunctions: Comparing English, French and Singaporean court approaches in cross-border disputes.
Jurisdictional challenges: Recent English, French, Singaporean and Middle East rulings on setting aside awards and tribunal remission - balancing finality and fairness.
Fraud allegations: Their role in prompting judicial intervention in arbitration outcomes.
The English Arbitration Act reform: Implications for court powers and arbitral independence.