We are delighted to share that Nhu-Hoang Tran Thang , founder of Astute Dispute Resolution , has once again been featured as a Future Leader  in the Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026 . This marks the seventh consecutive year  that Nhu-Hoang has been recognised for her work in international arbitration, a testament to the trust placed in her by clients, the esteem of peers, and the results delivered over years of practice. What is the Lexology Index? The Lexology Index: Arbitration  is a...

From content requirements to filing formalities, the Request for Arbitration (RfA) is where it all begins. But getting it right isn’t always straightforward, especially when navigating different institutional rules and procedural expectations. That’s why we created this practical, visual guide to drafting and filing a Request for Arbitration, with: A breakdown of UNCITRAL Article 3 A sample RfA structure References to institutional rules and templates Filing requirements A strategy tip to...

Deciding to start or defend an arbitration? It’s not just a legal strategy, it’s a business one. Like any business decision, it should be made with full awareness not only of the chances of success on the merits, but also of the costs involved. Arbitration is an effective dispute resolution process, but it comes at a cost, and that cost may sometimes exceed what’s at stake. Understanding the full scope of arbitration costs — from institutional registration fees and advances to legal and...