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Dispute Resolution

Insight
2019
International Arbitration Yearbook 2018-2019
We are pleased to announce that the latest edition of the Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook is now available.
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Global disputes are becoming more frequent and complex as corporations and financial institutions continue to enter new markets against a backdrop of tighter regulatory scrutiny, higher accountability standards and intense competition. With more companies doing business in emerging markets, the risks are even greater. All of this creates higher costs and greater liability, requiring that disputes be avoided whenever possible, and resolved efficiently when they arise.

Insight
12 August 2019
Hong Kong: The SFC’s Continued Clampdown on Corporate Fraud and Misconduct
The Securities and Futures Commission has issued a statement on the conduct and duties of directors when considering corporate acquisition or disposals. 
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12 August 2019
Russia: Businesses Await Product Liability Class Actions
From 1 October 2019, Russian consumers will be able to sue businesses by way of group (class) actions uniting people with identical claims to a defendant.
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09 August 2019
Malaysia: Limitation Period for Latent Defects/Latent Damages
On 4 April 2018, the Limitation (Amendment) Act 2018 was passed by the Malaysian Parliament and was then granted Royal Assent by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 27 April 2018.
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07 August 2019
Singapore Court Determines Proper Law of Arbitration Clause
The Singapore High Court determines the law governing an arbitration clause in order to decide whether the arbitration lacked jurisdiction because the clause was invalid.
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02 August 2019
Who's Paying Who?
Does payment of life insurance to a beneficiary who is un-rehabilitated insolvent vest in the beneficiary or the trustees of the insolvent estate. 
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15 July 2019
Appropriate Dispute Resolution Clauses are Vital in Commercial Agreements
The importance of dispute resolution clauses in commercial agreements and what they should contain
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08 July 2019
Malaysian Competition Commission Issues Guidelines on IP Rights and Competition Law
The Malaysian Competition Commission has issued guidelines for its approach in respect of competition issues arising from matters relating to intellectual property.
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News
16 August 2019
Baker McKenzie consolidates position among Latin American law firms in 2020 Chambers Rankings
Baker McKenzie reaffirms its solid position as a leader among Latin American law firms, with 88 ranked practice areas in the latest edition of legal directory 2020 Chambers Latin America. 
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19 July 2019
Baker McKenzie Boosts Los Angeles Offering with Leading Securities Litigation and Enforcement Duo
Perrie Weiner and Edward Totino join the Firm’s growing Los Angeles office, where Perrie will serve as Partner in Charge and Chair of the North America Securities Litigation Group
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03 July 2019
Baker McKenzie Names Claudia Benavides as Chair for the Global Dispute Resolution Group
Claudia has been at the forefront of dispute resolution and is an acclaimed expert in transnational litigation, and domestic arbitration in Colombia.   
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01 July 2019
Baker McKenzie Announces Global Practice Group and Industry Leaders and New Managing Partners
We're delighted to have appointed an experienced and inspiring group of new leaders in the Firm.
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28 June 2019
Baker McKenzie Announces Partner Promotions in Russia and Kazakhstan
Nadia Goreslavskaya and Marina Tokunova have been promoted in Moscow, and Alexander Korobeinikov in the Almaty office.
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24 June 2019
Paweł Samborski is a new partner at Baker McKenzie
For the last eight years, Paweł Samborski was a local partner at White & Case.
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04/20/2019
Texas Court Awards $72 Million to Superior Energy Subsidiary
A Harris County, Texas district court awarded Superior Energy Inc.’s subsidiary Stabil Drill Specialties, L.L.C. over $72 million in damages, disgorgement, and prejudgment interest.
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Baker McKenzie International Arbitration Yearbook 2018-2019

This 12th edition looks at the important developments in arbitration in 45 jurisdictions in the past year and more.

Global Product Recall Handbook, 4th Edition

This Handbook is a user friendly reference guide to the product recall laws and regulations for consumer products.

North America Primer on Arbitration

North America edition compares arbitration and litigation methods for dispute resolution, and looks at the arbitration bodies across the region.

Asia Pacific Primer on Arbitration

The Asia Pacific edition compares arbitration and litigation methods for dispute resolution, and looks at the arbitration bodies across the region.

Global Privilege Center

Navigate through the relevant rules and policies on attorney-client privilege in over 40 countries.

Global Arbitration News

Our news platform focuses on the latest legislation and court decisions on arbitration-related topics

Comparative Chart of International Arbitration Rules

Summary table compares rules of key arbitration institutions around the world.

Cross-Border Enforcement Center

Understand how judgments and awards are enforced in over 25 countries around the world, and what enforcement methods are available.

Global Guide to Competition Litigation

A guide to the litigation of civil claims grounded on the breach of competition law.

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