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ARTICLE · 09 MARCH 2011

International arbitration newsletter

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In this issue Barthélemy Cousin and Vincent Béglé highlight the significant changes to arbitration law in France which come into force on 1 May. Commentators have described the new Act as one that heralds one of the most liberal regimes in the world. Arbitration clauses with a French seat in existing contracts should be reviewed in light of the new legislation, which may have unintended consequences. Vincent also features on our back page Q&A.

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In this issue Barthélemy Cousin and Vincent Béglé highlight the significant changes to arbitration law in France which come into force on 1 May. Commentators have described the new Act as one that heralds one of the most liberal regimes in the world. Arbitration clauses with a French seat in existing contracts should be reviewed in light of the new legislation, which may have unintended consequences. Vincent also features on our back page.

Leading Canadian practice Ogilvy Renault joins Norton Rose Group on 1 June. The article on the UK Supreme Court decision in Dallah v Pakistan (a key decision on recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards against states) is the result of a collaboration between Matthew Knowles and Ogilvy Renault partners Richard L Desgagnés and Azim Hussain.

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