On 6 June 2023, the Paris Court of Appeal reversed the decision of the Paris Court of First Instance and refused to recognise a partial arbitration award on the basis that while the parties to the dispute had concluded an arbitration agreement, it was inextricably linked to the office of the British Consul-General of Borneo, which no longer exists. The Paris Court of Appeal’s judgment is of note because it found an intention to arbitrate but opted not to give effect to that intention. In this article, the authors examines how these issues would be considered in other courts.

The Christopher Bathurst Prize, presented in collaboration between SAL and Fountain Court Chambers, is now accepting submissions for 15th edition of the annual essay writing competition! Open to all full-time law students of NUS, SMU, SUSS and young lawyers under 30 years old, this is your chance to showcase your legal prowess. The winner will win an all-expenses-paid two-week internship in London! Submissions close 28 June 2024 (4pm SGT). 

Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Criminal review

Arbitration — Award ; Arbitration — Arbitral tribunal

Criminal Law — Offences ; Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing

Family Law — Custody ; Family Law — Matrimonial assets

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Published: 17 May 2024

Published: 17 May 2024

Published: 17 May 2024

Published: 17 May 2024

Published: 17 May 2024