Topic: Immunity of arbitrators

Hong Kong court upholds arbitrator immunity

A Hong Kong court has refused a request that an arbitrator in mainland China be compelled to give evidence in an enforcement proceeding, saying arbitrators should have the “same immunity available to judges”.

14 August 2023

Spanish arbitrator charged over Malaysia mega-award

More than 60 arbitration practitioners have condemned the decision of Spanish authorities to bring criminal charges against Gonzalo Stampa over his role as the arbitrator who issued a US$15 billion award against Malaysia.

31 May 2023

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