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London-based International Arbitration Partner Maurice Kenton Joins Hunton Andrews Kurth in Continued Expansion of Firm’s Global Disputes Practice

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Maurice Kenton, a prominent international arbitration and disputes lawyer with significant experience representing clients in the mining, oil and gas, power, telecommunications, infrastructure and insurance sectors, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in London.

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  • Maurice Kenton, a prominent international arbitration and disputes lawyer with significant experience representing clients in the mining, oil and gas, power, telecommunications, infrastructure and insurance sectors, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in London.
  • Arriving with Kenton is disputes Counsel Edward Hamilton, whose practice includes international commercial and investor-State disputes.
  • “We are pleased to welcome them to the firm.”
    Kenton, who will lead the firm’s international arbitration practice, is the latest addition to Hunton Andrews Kurth’s London-based team.
  • The firm recently announced the arrivals of his longtime colleagues, international arbitration Partner David Hesse and corporate Partner Phillip Mace.

Leading International Arbitration Attorney Miriam Harwood Joins Katten

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Miriam K. Harwood has joined the New York office as a partner and chair of the firm's new International Arbitration practice.

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  • NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Miriam K. Harwood has joined the New York office as a partner and chair of the firm's new International Arbitration practice.
  • "I am excited to launch the International Arbitration practice at Katten," said Harwood.
  • She also serves on the board of directors of the New York International Arbitration Center and the advisory board of The American Review of International Arbitration.
  • Before joining Katten, Harwood served as partner and co-head of the Investment Arbitration practice at an AmLaw 100 firm, and she was previously a partner in the International Arbitration group at an AmLaw 200 firm.

Elliott Expresses Disappointment at Republic of Korea's Decision to Challenge Award in Corruption Case

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Further, many Koreans, including institutional investors and pensioners, were damaged by Samsung and the prior administration's actions.

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  • Further, many Koreans, including institutional investors and pensioners, were damaged by Samsung and the prior administration's actions.
  • Had Elliott not been illegally obstructed by the corrupt conduct at the heart of this case, these Korean institutions and pensioners all would have benefited significantly.
  • The interest and costs due on the Award will continue to accrue until the payment of the full award is made to Elliott.
  • Under the circumstances, Elliott believes that this legal proceeding will only result in further needless expenditure of Korean taxpayers' money.

Elliott Expresses Disappointment at Republic of Korea's Decision to Challenge Award in Corruption Case

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Further, many Koreans, including institutional investors and pensioners, were damaged by Samsung and the prior administration's actions.

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  • Further, many Koreans, including institutional investors and pensioners, were damaged by Samsung and the prior administration's actions.
  • Had Elliott not been illegally obstructed by the corrupt conduct at the heart of this case, these Korean institutions and pensioners all would have benefited significantly.
  • The interest and costs due on the Award will continue to accrue until the payment of the full award is made to Elliott.
  • Under the circumstances, Elliott believes that this legal proceeding will only result in further needless expenditure of Korean taxpayers' money.

Peace Palace awards 2023 Youth Carnegie Peace Prize

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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Under this premise, the Youth Carnegie Peace Prize was created, to gather examples and role models of how youth can participate, contribute, and promote peace processes.

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  • Under this premise, the Youth Carnegie Peace Prize was created, to gather examples and role models of how youth can participate, contribute, and promote peace processes.
  • In the fall of 2023, the prize will for the third time be awarded at the Peace Palace, the international icon for "Peace through Law".
  • In 2018, the Colombian youth organization BogotArt received the first Youth Carnegie Peace Prize for the project "Letters for Reconciliation".
  • The winner of the 2023 Carnegie Youth Peace Prize will be announced in the fall of 2023.

Peace Palace awards 2023 Youth Carnegie Peace Prize

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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Under this premise, the Youth Carnegie Peace Prize was created, to gather examples and role models of how youth can participate, contribute, and promote peace processes.

Key Points: 
  • Under this premise, the Youth Carnegie Peace Prize was created, to gather examples and role models of how youth can participate, contribute, and promote peace processes.
  • In the fall of 2023, the prize will for the third time be awarded at the Peace Palace, the international icon for "Peace through Law".
  • In 2018, the Colombian youth organization BogotArt received the first Youth Carnegie Peace Prize for the project "Letters for Reconciliation".
  • The winner of the 2023 Carnegie Youth Peace Prize will be announced in the fall of 2023.

Elliott Issues Statement Regarding Successful Outcome of Republic of Korea Arbitration Case

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elliott Investment Management L.P. ("Elliott"), today issued the following statement regarding the outcome of its arbitration case against the Republic of Korea regarding Elliott's investment in Samsung C&T:

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  • Victory for Elliott Shows Harm Done to Investors by Corrupt Relationships between Government Officials, Chaebol
    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elliott Investment Management L.P. ("Elliott"), today issued the following statement regarding the outcome of its arbitration case against the Republic of Korea regarding Elliott's investment in Samsung C&T:
    We believe that the Tribunal's decision is solidly supported by the facts of this case – facts that have been proven and acknowledged widely over the past few years, including by the Republic of Korea's own courts and prosecutors.
  • Elliott was awarded approximately US $108.5 million, representing its damages, interest, and legal fees and costs.
  • In addition, we hope that, as a result, Korea will become a more transparent and reliable destination for foreign investments.
  • More information regarding this matter can be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration by following the link below:

Elliott Issues Statement Regarding Successful Outcome of Republic of Korea Arbitration Case

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elliott Investment Management L.P. ("Elliott"), today issued the following statement regarding the outcome of its arbitration case against the Republic of Korea regarding Elliott's investment in Samsung C&T:

Key Points: 
  • Victory for Elliott Shows Harm Done to Investors by Corrupt Relationships between Government Officials, Chaebol
    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elliott Investment Management L.P. ("Elliott"), today issued the following statement regarding the outcome of its arbitration case against the Republic of Korea regarding Elliott's investment in Samsung C&T:
    We believe that the Tribunal's decision is solidly supported by the facts of this case – facts that have been proven and acknowledged widely over the past few years, including by the Republic of Korea's own courts and prosecutors.
  • Elliott was awarded approximately US $108.5 million, representing its damages, interest, and legal fees and costs.
  • In addition, we hope that, as a result, Korea will become a more transparent and reliable destination for foreign investments.
  • More information regarding this matter can be found on the website of the Permanent Court of Arbitration by following the link below:

Maxwell Chambers Singapore and Opus 2 celebrate seven years of partnership leading innovation and digital transformation in ADR

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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LONDON, United Kingdom, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Opus 2 congratulates Ban Jiun Ean on his appointment as Chief Executive of Maxwell Chambers Singapore and looks forward to building on the successful partnership and collaboration in Asia-Pacific.

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  • Opus 2, the leader in cloud-based solutions for the legal sector, and Maxwell Chambers, the Singapore-based, integrated Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Complex, celebrate seven years of successful partnership and collaboration delivering innovation and transformation in international ADR proceedings.
  • The relationship was strengthened when Opus 2 moved its Asia-Pacific headquarters to become a founding tenant when Maxwell Chambers Suites launched in 2019.
  • The move provided clients with more streamlined support for ongoing proceedings at Maxwell Chambers powered by Opus 2.
  • Martin Coen, Chief Executive Officer at Opus 2, said:
    "We are proud of our close relationship and collaboration with Maxwell Chambers Singapore.

International Alternative Dispute Resolution Complex Maxwell Chambers Selects Immediation Digital Arbitration and Mediation Platform

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Maxwell Chambers, the Singapore-based, integrated alternative dispute resolution (ADR) complex today announced its partnership with Immediation to offer its legal video collaboration software and online dispute resolution platform to its users.

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  • Maxwell Chambers, the Singapore-based, integrated alternative dispute resolution (ADR) complex today announced its partnership with Immediation to offer its legal video collaboration software and online dispute resolution platform to its users.
  • Since the signing of the 2019 Singapore Convention on Mediation, Maxwell Chambers has seen a steady increase in bookings for mediation cases.
  • Immediation is already in use by courts, governments, dispute resolution organizations and law firms for local, national and international matters.
  • Today, Maxwell Chambers is home to a number of ADR organisations, including the ICC Court of Arbitration, Permanent Court of Arbitration, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), and the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC).