Joseph Bentley

Nov 6, 2024 | mondaq.com | Paul Stothard |Joseph Bentley |Olivia Fox

In a recent decision, the English High Court struck out what it described as a 'hopeless and abusive' claim that amounted to a de facto challenge to an award issued in a London-seated LMAA arbitration and, in doing so, issued useful guidance on: How Section 73(2) of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act) operates under English law. The consequence of failing to mount a timely challenge under the Act, in this case under sections 67 and 66(3).

Jun 6, 2024 | nytimes.com | Joseph Bentley

In one of the biggest shocks in cricket history, the USA defeated Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup in Dallas, Texas. The co-hosts, who have never played in the T20 World Cup before, have now won their first two games in a competition involving shorter format of cricket in which each side has one innings of up to 20 overs (six balls). The U.S. now stand a strong chance of qualifying for the Super8 round (another round-robin stage before the semi-finals).

Apr 30, 2024 | mondaq.com | Paul Stothard |Joseph Bentley |Andrew Judkins |Olivia Fox

In a long-running dispute, taking in no less than three arbitrations spanning 26 years cumulatively (involving allegations of state interference in the arbitral process), the Court has provided useful guidance on the ss.67 and 68 challenges, particularly in the context of investor-state claims, including: the importance of raising jurisdiction and serious irregularity objections in a clear, positive and timely manner during the arbitration (and maintaining the objections throughout) to avoid...

Apr 19, 2024 | globalarbitrationreview.com | Total Energies |Philippe Hameau |Joseph Bentley |Marc Robert

In summaryThis article examines four issues that are receiving increasing attention from those practising arbitration in relation to projects in Africa and that directly affect the energy sector.

Apr 18, 2024 | globalarbitrationreview.com | Total Energies |Philippe Hameau |Joseph Bentley |Marc Robert

In summaryThis article examines four issues that are receiving increasing attention from those practising arbitration in relation to projects in Africa and that directly affect the energy sector.