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The 2026 sanctions on China – update The UK’s approach to China sanctions has shifted significantly over the past two years. Where the UK once confined its China-related sanctions to a handful of entities linked to human rights abuses or cyber threats, it now regularly designates Chinese companies under the Russia sanctions regime for facilitating […]
Rashid Gaissin will be co-moderating the “How Arbitration Friendly is Kazakhstan?” event, hosted by Latham & Watkins in association with the CIArb London Branch and the British-Kazakh Law Association. This event will bring together leading practitioners to discuss the evolving arbitration landscape in Kazakhstan and its attractiveness as a dispute resolution hub. It promises to […]
A jurisdiction clause is a contractual provision that specifies which court has authority to resolve disputes between the parties. In cross-border commerce, where multiple legal systems may claim a connection to a transaction, these clauses provide the certainty that commercial parties need. Without one, a party may find itself defending proceedings in an unexpected or […]
Eldwick Law acted for the Defendants in Infinni Innovations SA v OFMS Ltd & Ors [2026] EWHC 470 (Comm), in which Mr Justice Saini handed down judgment on 3 March 2026 following a three-day hearing in the Commercial Court. The dispute arises from the OnlyFans creator economy and the use of customer relationship management platforms […]
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is now considered one of the world’s top financial hubs, attracting multinational corporations, startups, family offices, and professional service firms from across the globe. The centre is home to major global banks, insurance firms, asset managers, fintech pioneers, law firms, and professional service providers. The DIFC now has over […]
1. Deadlock and stalemate disputes Deadlock happens when equal shareholders cannot agree on key decisions, paralysing business operations. Disputes can arise in relation to major decisions, such as whether to pursue expansion, hire key personnel, approve significant expenditure, or sell the business. Without a controlling shareholder, day-to-day operations grind to a halt as neither party […]
How Sanctions Work in Three Moves The coordinated sanctions offensive operates across three dimensions, each carrying distinct legal implications. The first move is the direct designation of oil producers. When Lukoil was designated on 15 October 2025, any UK person or entity became prohibited from dealing with frozen Lukoil assets without specific authorisation from OFSI. […]
Recognition and Enforcement of an Arbitration Award The New York Convention (the “Convention”) has been widely adopted by most countries in the world. The Convention sought to ensure that arbitration was a viable international commercial dispute resolution mechanism. Article III of the Convention obligates contracting states to recognise and enforce foreign arbitral awards. This enabled […]
Dubai Arbitration Week 2025 started as a community project in 2014 and has grown into a significant event on the international arbitration calendar. Every November, specialists gather in Dubai for technical sessions, strategy talks and social events that showcase the city’s capability as a global forum for cross-border disputes. The programme is curated by a […]
