ReSolution Issue 9 May 2016 | Page 2

From the editor

Welcome to the ninth issue of ReSolution®
Welcome to the ninth 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 issue of dispute resolution under investment treaties with articles discussing how the twelve parties to the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement will settle disputes, State immunity and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under English law, and the scope of dispute resolution clauses under post Soviet-era BITs – the Yukos case.
Just as topical as a result of recent intense media reporting of the botched 60 Minutes child abduction in Lebanon, we look at resolving international parental child abduction cases by mediation rather than resorting to so-called child recovery agencies in situations where the straightforward remedy of the Hague Convention does not apply.
We also look at protection of admissions in settlement discussions; the award in Hong Kong of indemnity costs against a party initiating arbitration in breach of arbitration agreement; how freezing orders can preserve enforcement of arbitral awards; the Havana Club trademark dispute between USA and Cuba; 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.



-John Green
Editor