ReSolution Issue 10 August | Page 2

From the editor

Welcome to the tenth issue of ReSolution® in which we draw on the experience and expertise of leading experts in the field to bring you commentary, articles and reviews on topical matters relating to domestic and international dispute resolution.
In this issue we feature the topical issues of ‘fair play’ and bias in arbitration and adjudication.
We also look at the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s (PCA’s) award in the South China Sea case in which the Tribunal rejected China’s claim to historic rights over all of the South China Sea as without any foundation in international law, the PCA’s award in the Philip Morris case in which the Tribunal declined to exercise jurisdiction in the matter, the English High Court’s approach to ruling on the jurisdiction of an arbitral tribunal, how the Hong Kong Court of Appeal recently dealt with the penalties rule; and more.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank all our contributors. We are most grateful for the support we receive from dispute resolution professionals, law firms, and publishers, locally and overseas, that allows us to share with you papers and articles of a world class s standard, and to bring you a broad perspective on the law and evolving trends in the delivery and practice of domestic and international dispute resolution.
Contributions of articles, papers and commentary for future issues of ReSolution® are always welcome. I do hope you find this issue interesting and useful. Please feel free to distribute ReSolution® to your friends and colleagues – they are most welcome to contact us if they wish to receive our publications directly.



-Editor and Director NZDRC