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
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