Recognition of Foreign Judgments in the United States (VIDEO)
A recent federal court decision underscores a critical point for parties seeking to enforce foreign judgments in the U.S.: recognition of a foreign judgment does not require personal jurisdiction over the defendant....more
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently rejected challenges to a district court’s decision to confirm a Hong Kong arbitration award, including arguments that confirming the award violated public policy and international...more
In this episode, Declan Gallivan (Senior Disputes Associate in London) speaks with Florian Haugeneder (Founder and Partner of Austrian law firm KNOETZL) to discuss a simple spelling mistake which ultimately led to an...more
Whilst the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act) may be 25 years old this year, the key aims behind the Act, including that of upholding the finality of the award, continue to be reinforced by the courts. Last week the Courts and...more
This article sets out a brief overview of the legal system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and should be treated only as a general guide and not as legal advice. If you require advice on a matter relating to Saudi Arabian law,...more
Introduction - Owners and contractors involved in large-scale energy and manufacturing projects face unique challenges in bringing projects to fruition. One challenge is negotiating and drafting a contract that places the...more
The United Arab Emirates has introduced further reforms regulating the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. In the last year, the UAE has taken a significant step towards aligning the UAE's arbitration laws with...more
With ongoing advances in technology and communications, the number of contracting parties looking beyond their local jurisdiction when choosing a dispute resolution forum continues to grow It is easier than ever for...more