Sadly, there are not many Rory O’Moores in the world – and perhaps this is the theme of this Obituary. Recently, Australians commemorated the ANZAC tradition where that theme is reflected in: “Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn”. And that is the loss we, particularly in the Mediation world, share with the recent passing of Rory O’Moore. Because, in every sense, Rory was a pioneer in NSW in the theatre of resolving conflict, and I refer [...]

Clifford Chance INTRODUCTION Proceedings (be they curial or arbitral) are traditionally determined in their entirety on a once and for all basis, in the interests of finality and certainty. However, Courts and Arbitrators alike[1] have an armoury of procedural tools at their disposal to optimise procedural efficiencies in hearings. These include: submitting a case stated on specific question(s) of law, identifying specific preliminary issues for advance determination,[2] or bifurcating [...]

By: Austyn Campbell, Solicitor, Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration On 13 March 2023, the Bar Council of India took a historic step toward the liberalisation of its legal profession.  Previously, the Indian legal market was off-limits to foreign lawyers and foreign law firms.  Many international firms had therefore taken steps to build strong relationships with India’s domestic firms to facilitate the timely resolution of clients’ disputes.  The Bar Council of India’s Rules for [...]