Hunt ADR and The Barrister Group, premier providers of alternative dispute resolution services, have announced the official launch of The Private Arbitration Court, in a groundbreaking collaboration. This new service offers a modern, streamlined approach to arbitration, utilizing cutting-edge technology and a transparent fixed cost fee structure to provide swift, efficient, and expert resolutions to legal disputes.

The UK Supreme Court in UniCredit Bank GmbH v RusChemAlliance LLC [2024] upheld a final anti-suit injunction (ASI) to restrain RusChemAlliance from continuing Russian court proceedings, in breach of arbitration agreements providing for ICC arbitration in Paris. The Supreme Court was considering these questions: Are the courts of England and Wales the proper place for UniCredit to bring its claim for an anti-suit injunction against RusChemAlliance, or should the claim have been brought in France? Are the arbitration agreements between the parties governed by French law or English law?

The construction industry is no stranger to challenges, but in recent years, issues like payment disputes, cash flow crises, and mental health concerns have brought conflict resolution to the forefront. In the latest episode of No Disputing That, Gregory Hunt sits down with industry expert Len Bunton to delve into these pressing issues, exploring how mediation, conflict avoidance, and industry collaboration can help navigate the turbulent landscape of construction.