Future of Consumer APAC: Managing and exiting distribution agreements

James Allsop and Kathryn Sanger discuss the key issues arising out of their recent experience of contentious termination and expiry of distribution agreements, including utilising escalation steps in dispute resolution clauses, self-help remedies, interim-measures and brand protection. Watch Listen Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts · Future of Consumer APAC: Managing and exiting distribution agreements About the … Read more

Podcast: Japan International Dispute Resolution Centre: A key milestone for international arbitration in Japan?

The new, state-of-the-art Japan International Dispute Resolution Centre (JIDRC), officially launched in October 2020. Following the opening of the JIDRC Osaka two years ago, the launch of their new Tokyo facilities highlights Japan’s continued ambitions to become a leading seat for international arbitration. David Gilmore, Craig Shepherd and John Ribeiro from our international arbitration practice in Japan discuss the key features of … Read more

Podcast: How Arbitration and ADR can be used together

In this short podcast Professional Support Consultants Hannah Ambrose and Vanessa Naish look at how Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (or “ADR”) can work together. The podcast considers how parties can agree to an ADR process in addition to, or alongside arbitration, looking at approaches in different jurisdictions and under different arbitral institutional rules, before … Read more

Podcast: 8 top tips for in house counsel in managing an arbitration

In this short podcast, Professional Support Consultants Hannah Ambrose and Vanessa Naish provide 8 top tips for in house counsel in managing an arbitration.   For further information or to suggest topics for future podcasts, please contact Hannah Ambrose, Professional Support Consultant, Vanessa Naish, Professional Support Consultant, or your usual Herbert Smith Freehills contact. To request … Read more

Podcast- multi-tier dispute resolution clauses and arbitration

In this short podcast, Partner, Craig Tevendale and Professional support lawyer, Hannah Ambrose, look at multi-tier dispute resolution clauses involving arbitration. The podcast considers the benefits of these clauses (also known as escalation clauses), the approach taken by the courts in a number of different jurisdictions and key considerations for drafting. For further information or … Read more

Podcast – Unilateral Arbitration Clauses: Enforcement Issues and Drafting

In this short podcast, senior professional support lawyers Hannah Ambrose and Vanessa Naish look at some of the issues surrounding unilateral arbitration clauses. Unilateral arbitration clauses are dispute resolution agreements which provide for either litigation with an option for one party to elect to arbitrate disputes, or arbitration with an option for one party to … Read more