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UAE Courts Demonstrate Willingness to Enforce Foreign Judgments

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In a recent decision dated 15 August 2024, the Dubai Court of Cassation (Court of Cassation) in Case No. 339 of 2023 (Civil) confirmed that a judgment from a foreign court may be enforced in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...more

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Another Step Forward for Enforcement of Foreign Court Judgments in the United Arab Emirates

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In a recent decision dated 4 June 2024, the Dubai Court of Cassation (Court of Cassation) in Case No. 392 of 2024 held that a summary judgment issued by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Canada, recognizing a restitution...more

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Dubai Creates New Entity to Resolve Jurisdictional Disputes Between the DIFC Courts and Other Judicial Bodies

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Background - In Dubai, there has been scope for jurisdictional conflicts to arise between the common law, English language Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, and the ‘onshore’ Dubai Courts, which are Arabic...more

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Common Law Enforcement of a Foreign Judgment in the BVI: The Invest Bank Case

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In order for a foreign judgment to be enforced in the BVI, it must either be: (1) registered and recognised as enforceable under the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act 1922 (the “1922 Act); or (2) enforceable under the...more

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Arbitration World: A Spelling Error in Vienna

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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

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Upholding the Finality of Arbitration Awards

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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

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Introduction to the Legal System of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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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

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New Hague Convention on enforcement of foreign judgments – a “gamechanger” in international dispute resolution?

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On 2 July 2019 the Hague Conference on Private International Law announced the conclusion of a new international convention, the Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial...more

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Tokyo Dispute Resolution & Crisis Management Newsletter – July 2019

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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

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The New Enforcement Regime: a further step in the right direction

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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

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Which jurisdiction? Choosing where to litigate: A jurisdictional overview of the world’s court systems

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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

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‘Tis the season to be merry – and also to mediate?

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With decorated trees, snow on the ground (and painted on the walls), coffee cups coloured red and green, and spiritual imagery regularly seen; it is a time for goodwill, festive cheer and reflection. But does this general...more

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"New York Courts and International Arbitration Tribunals Take Varying Approaches to Corruption Issues in Commercial Disputes"

When faced with questions of corruption in a commercial dispute, New York courts and international arbitration tribunals have historically taken different approaches. In particular, questions often arise pertaining to...more

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New York and English Courts Issue Similar Joint Memoranda on the Enforcement of Money Judgments with Dubai Courts

The March 23, 2015 Memorandum of Guidance issued jointly by the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (DIFC Courts) and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY Court) follows the same pattern...more

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