The outbreak of Covid-19 is affecting litigation and arbitration
in various ways, ranging from an increased use of remote hearings
to general court closures, depending on the countries and
institutions concerned.
The following is a brief overview of the key measures that are
being taken across the world, both in general and specifically in
relation to legal proceedings. It covers courts in the following
countries: UK, USA, EU (France, Germany, Italy, Spain), Middle East
(Dubai, Israel, Qatar), Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile,
mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Singapore and South
Africa. Also included is basic information about the following
international arbitral institutions: HKIAC, ICC, ICSID, LCIA, SCC
and SIAC.
