1. Is there an exequatur procedure? Yes. Recognition of a foreign judgment takes place automatically as long as the requirements are met and no grounds for refusal are invoked. Execution can be sought...

Welcome to our winter 2023 edition of the International Disputes Digest, analysing current trends in dispute resolution around the world with insights into, and potential solutions for, the challenges facing global business. With unrest and uncertainty reigning in both Europe and the Middle East, never has the guidance in this digest been more applicable. In Europe, the war in Ukraine is now in its second year. Apart from the incalculable human cost, this conflict continues to impact energy prices, supply chains, political stability, and isolates the Russian Federation from the international business community. The war in Israel is equally tragic in terms of human suffering with an impact that is reverberating internationally. As for the pandemic, COVID-19 restrictions are largely over with no indication that they will return in the near future. The COVID-19 virus, however, remains a threat – although arguably a less lethal one – and a public-health concern that is likely to remain indefinitely. The articles in this digest consider strategies to mitigate the impact of those challenges and others that may be affecting your business. We hope you enjoy reading it and wish you a peaceful festive break, with best wishes for 2024. 

On 5 March 2020, the Moroccan Council of Government issued Bill n°95.17 relating to arbitration and conventional mediation (the “Bill”). The Bill intends to reform Moroccan arbitration law and is...

1. Describe the state of digitalisation of the civil justice system in your jurisdiction in general. In recent years, the French justice system has evolved to follow the general trend aiming at introducing...

We are pleased to present the summer edition of the International Disputes Digest, our bi-annual publication bringing essential news and analysis on the latest trends in dis­pute-res­ol­u­tion around the world. There are many crises and problems that continue to complicate global business. These include inflation, particularly in the energy sector, as the EU and other regions struggle to wean themselves from Russian natural gas and oil. There is also the US debt crisis, which has weakened international confidence in the economy and distracted Washington from pressing issues, such as its relationship with China and the on-going war in the Ukraine. We hope that the articles in this digest provide readers with the know-how and tools to help them resolve any disputes or setbacks they may face. In this edition, we feature a range of articles from around the world on topics such as ESG litigation, the financial impact of cyber-attacks on businesses, post-merger disputes, the use of arbitration in resolving M&A-related issues, and how disputes can be managed in digital trade transactions. We also explore the reasons behind a wave of class action lawsuits in Portugal, the influence of personal relationships among arbitrators on disclosure, recusal, or appeals, and the 'without prejudice' principle, amongst other matters. We hope that you enjoy reading these articles and please do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to discuss any issues in relation to them.  

1. Introduction The French regulatory and supervisory authority in charge of insurance activities is the 'Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution' (ACPR), with competence for supervising insurance...

What you need Our Dispute Resolution team is on hand with strategic thinking and in-depth analysis to proactively address and resolve any disputes that crop up in the course of your business. What you...

Welcome to the summer edition of the International Disputes Digest, a bi-annual publication that highlights, explores and analyses the latest trends in the global dis­pute-res­ol­u­tion sector. Although the...