United Kingdom: International Courts & Tribunals

Enforcing arbitral awards against sovereign States presents complex strategic and practical challenges, particularly when navigating sovereign immunity arguments, cross-border asset identification, and multi-jurisdictional enforcement proceedings. A recent London International Disputes Week discussion examined these issues through the lens of the landmark Zhongshan v. Nigeria case, where a Chinese investor successfully secured and enforced a USD 70 million investment arbitration award against an African Sta

On 22 May 2026, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) published its updated Arbitration Rules (2026 ICC Rules), which will apply to all ICC arbitrations commenced on or after 1 June 2026.

Foreign bankruptcy and insolvency orders are not automatically enforceable in England and Wales. In most cases, recognition is the first step before a foreign officeholder or creditor can seek relief...

The UK Court of Appeal has upheld the enforcement of a US$64 million Hong Kong arbitration award against Mrs. Zhang, rejecting her claim that the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA) should override the award. Lord Justice Males clarified that if the CRA applied and was breached, it could nullify an arbitration award on public policy grounds. This highlights the importance for consumer-facing businesses to carefully consider contract terms, dispute resolution clauses, and local laws, particularly i

The UK Supreme Court clarifies limited appeals of arbitration awards under section 69, emphasizing mitigation principles in damages law. Practical advice includes early legal consultation and diligent mitigation strategies.

Counsel Connect Interview – Navigating the Geopolitical Waters of 2024

Britain's past involvement in slavery remains a live and contentious issue over 200 years after the abolition of the slave trade. In July this year, the issue ...

The COVID-19 lockdown has not dented the European Union's ambitions to put an end to intra-EU bilateral Investment treaties...

The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law's ("UNCITRAL") Working Group III (Investor-State Dispute Settlement Reform) ("WGIII")​ has published its report (the "Report") ...