UK, International Arbitration, New York Convention

English High Court Clarifies Sovereign Immunity: Ratification of New York Convention Not a Waiver

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/9/2025

English High Court determines that ratification of the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards does not constitute prior written agreement to waive sovereign immunity....more

English Court issues landmark decision on state immunity and enforcement

White & Case LLP on 5/1/2025

In a landmark victory for the Republic of India, the Commercial Court has held that India did not waive its state immunity in relation to the enforcement of two bilateral investment treaty awards solely by reason of its...more

Chambers Global Practice Guide: Litigation - 2019

WilmerHale on 2/20/2019

International commerce is undergoing a period of rapid, sometimes tumultuous, change. Globalisation has created new markets, new technologies, new competition and, with them, increased demand for effective mechanisms to...more

Service of Proceedings on a Foreign State is Mandatory

Latham & Watkins LLP on 2/6/2019

An arbitration award cannot be enforced in England against a foreign State without serving the proceedings on that State through the diplomatic channels. In General Dynamics UK Ltd v Libya [2019] EWHC 64 (Comm), Males LJ,...more

Why Brexit Does Not Impact London’s Standing as a Leading Arbitral Seat

Latham & Watkins LLP on 6/30/2016

London has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the most popular and trusted arbitral seats in the world. The reasons for this deserved reputation have never depended on membership of the EU. The most important features...more

London's Financial List: A choice of forum crossroads

Latham & Watkins LLP on 4/4/2016

On 1 October 2015, a specialist banking and financial markets dispute resolution forum known as the Financial List came into operation. The Financial List is situated in the Rolls Building in London, and proceedings may be...more