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15 March 2023

Inside Arbitration: The era of reconciliation – How arbitration will tackle climate and human rights disputes

The HSF Singapore Management University Asian Arbitration Lecture outlined how new concerns have eroded the barriers between private and public law
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15 March 2023

Inside Arbitration - Issue 15

The latest issue of Inside Arbitration explores the cutting edge of global dispute resolution from hydrogen and climate change to next-gen risk analysis
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15 March 2023

Inside Arbitration: MENA and arbitration in 2022 – Change, development and uncertainty

From shake-ups in Dubai to seats vying for position, 2022 proved a frenetic year for Middle East and North African disputes
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15 March 2023

Inside arbitration: Spotlight interview: Tom Furlong

Tom has spent much of his career with the firm in Asia, moving from Hong Kong to Singapore in 2019, where he was promoted to partner. Tom works on Asia-related disputes particularly for private capital, energy and tech/telco clients. From Singapore, his work regularly involves clients or...
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15 March 2023

Inside Arbitration: Spotlight interview: Elaine Wong

Elaine is a partner whose career epitomises what it means to work in international arbitration. Qualified in England and Singapore, she has spent time in Paris and Tokyo, and worked for the last three years in Singapore. In January, she re-joined our team in Japan, where she continues to act as...
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15 March 2023

On Just Terms Podcast Series

Australia is a litigious country - we meet with Australia's leading legal and commercial minds to discuss how to manage the corporate risk landscape. Join host Jason Betts, Disputes Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, as he interviews the people on the front lines of this changing environment.
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15 March 2023

UK Public M&A Monthly Activity Update: February 2023

From the latest public offers and updates to the Takeover Code, we break down recent developments in the listed UK deal market
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15 March 2023

Inside Arbitration: Beyond the hourly rate – What are the options?

With the number of ways to pay for legal services growing, we assess how third-party funding and alternative fee arrangements can help businesses
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15 March 2023

Inside Arbitration: The ECT exodus – Politics and unintended consequences

With a host of states to leave the Energy Charter Treaty amid climate concerns, we explore what the flashpoint means for multilateralism and the energy transition
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15 March 2023

The Third Wheel podcast series: ESG in Australia

We explore the topical Environment, Social and Governance issues of the day in Australia.
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15 March 2023

Inside Arbitration: Exits only – How investors can get put calls right

Despite a bullish year for private equity in the Asia-Pacific, exit disputes remain a risk. We assess the safest ways to exercise your put option
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14 March 2023

Inside IR: The Australian Industrial Relations Podcast

Inside IR is a podcast series that delves into the industrial relations landscape in Australia.
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13 March 2023

Cartel Intel – updates from our EMEA network

The opening months of 2023 have seen competition authorities across EMEA continue the trend of cracking down on cartel conduct, with dawn raids carried out by competition authorities across Europe. Authorities are increasingly seeking to coordinate enforcement action with their peers in other...
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09 March 2023

ACCC releases 2023 enforcement priorities

As part of the ACCC’s annual CEDA address, Gina Cass-Gottlieb reflected on her first 12 months as Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ( ACCC ) and outlined the ACCC’s compliance and enforcement priorities for 2023-24.
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06 March 2023

Australian Privacy Act Review Report: Key Takeaways for Employers

It is likely that changes will be made to the Employee Records Exemption. We explore what this could look like, plus additional proposals likely to impact employers.
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