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LIDW24

Arbitration and Enforcement involving Sovereign States

7 June 2024 | 11:00 - 12:30
London International Disputes Week

Hosts

  • Andrew Stafford KC – Kobre & Kim
  • Sandrine Giroud – LALIVE
  • Marc Veit – LALIVE
  • Nick Surmacz – Kobre & Kim
  • Spaces: 109
  • Venue: Middle Temple Hall

What this session will cover

This Seminar will focus on international arbitration and enforcement against States and will cover amongst the following topics:

  • Special considerations in arbitrating against State and State Owned Entities
  • How to enforce awards against Sovereigns in England and Switzerland
  • The approach of the Swiss Courts and the English Courts to the alter ego doctrines and constructive trusts
  • What tools are available from tribunals and Swiss/English Courts to preserve assets and assist with enforcement