31 March 2023
International Collaboration of Legal Firms
Thirty years ago, in the 1990s, it was still relatively rare for mega law firms to have an established global reach. Together with the…
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Announcements, activities and updates from the Swiss Chinese Law Association.
25 October 2021
Brazil Joins the International Arbitration Trend
Even when parties in international negotiations agree on using a common language particular words may mean different things to different people. Knowing how others…
13 September 2021
What Culture are We Talking about Anyway?: A three-stage analysis for a smooth negotiation
In the international legal negotiations, culture plays an important role in preparing for negotiations as well as during them. It influences a negotiator's style,…
10 September 2021
Arb-Med-Arb: Save time and money in international commercial and intellectual property arbitration
Arb-Med-Arb could benefit cases where the parties have a mutual interest in preserving a longer-term continuing relationship. Peter Pettibone introduces this innovative technique.
9 August 2021
Arbitration as ADR in China: Applicability and actual award enforcement
When contracting with Chinese parties it is crucial to select and draft jurisdiction and dispute resolution clauses carefully. This will dramatically increase the chances…
25 February 2021
Has China become a Leading Protector of IP Rights and Trade Secrets?
Whatever you thought about copyright protections, intellectual property or trade secrets in China, get ready for a new reality. In the past few years…