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Do Not Delay! The Early Bird Catches the Anti-Suit Injunction

By Daniel Harrison The recent case of ADM Asia-Pacific Trading PTE Ltd v PT Budi Semesta Satria [1] illustrates the need for parties to act promptly and carefully when faced with proceedings contrary to an arbitration agreement. The court refused to grant an anti-suit injunction to restrain proceedings in favour of arbitration because the claimant … Continue Reading

High Court Flexes its Muscles in Support of LCIA Arbitration

By Daniel Harrison The English High Court has again demonstrated its willingness to exercise supervisory jurisdiction in support of arbitration proceedings by granting an anti-suit injunction and a freezing order against a party which started foreign court proceedings despite an arbitration agreement.  This judgment emphasises the English courts’ desire to uphold and protect arbitration agreements … Continue Reading
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