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Arbitration Investment ArbitrationArbitrator biased: Paris CoA sets aside investment treaty award due to arbitrator’s firm’s published “no-Russia” policy and social media likes
Introduction: On 15 January 2026, the Paris Court of Appeal (Cour d’appel de Paris, Pôle 5 – Chambre 16) issued a decision annulling a partial arbitral award rendered under the auspices of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA, Case No. 2019-34). The dispute involves the expropriation of Crimean real estate assets following Russia’s occupation of […]
SchiedsgerichtsbarkeitFederal Court of Justice (BGH) on the Setting Aside and Remittal of Arbitral Awards to the Original Tribunal for Re-Consideration
Introduction:In another rare decision on the setting-aside of an arbitral award, issued on 18 December 2025 (Case No. I ZB 42/25), the German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof, BGH) considered the appeal against the ruling by the Bavarian Supreme Regional Court (BayObLG, case no. 102 Sch 39/24 e), on which we had commented here. The […]
- Recognition of foreign decisions
Russian Court Recognizes Latvian Bankruptcy Ruling on Trademarks: A Remarkable Decision Amidst an Anti-Western Climate
IntroductionIn an environment characterized by increasing legal isolation and skepticism towards judgments from Western or so-called “unfriendly” countries, a recent ruling by the Moscow Arbitrazh Court (Case No. A40-300609/2024, published on 11 November 2025) stands out. The court confirmed the recognition of a Latvian court decision impacting high-value international trademarks, even as diplomatic relations between […]
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Rare decision: BayObLG Sets Aside Award due to Violation of Due Process and Inadequate Reasoning
Introduction:In a recent decision delivered on 2 April 2025, the Bavarian Supreme Regional Court (BayObLG case no. 102 Sch 39/24) set aside an arbitral award in a high-profile dispute concerning milestone-based earn-outs in the life sciences sector. This ruling marks an important clarification on the requirements for due process (rechtliches Gehör) and the standard of […]
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Is Volkswagen AG insolvent? In Russia, it is!
Introduction In recent years, cross-border insolvency and asset recovery against multinational corporations with involvement in Russia have taken on new complexity. A landmark decision by the Moscow Arbitrazh (Commercial) Court in October 2025, opening local insolvency (bankruptcy) proceedings against the German parent company Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (Volkswagen AG), exemplifies these developments. This article examines the case, […]
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Is there or is there no reciprocity for the recognition of judgements between Russia and Germany?
A while ago we had reported on a decision of the Arbitrazh Court in St. Petersburg which had recognised a German court decision from Stuttgart on the basis of reciprocity – see here: Is there suddenly reciprocity regarding recognition of commercial judgements between Germany and Russia? – Koch Boës – Rechtsanwälte. Not unawaited, this decision […]
- Recognition of foreign decisions
Jurisdiction Clauses Can Close the Door – Lessons from a German-Russian Dispute
When entering into international contracts, parties often agree in advance which courts should resolve any disputes that may arise. While this approach offers predictability and legal certainty, it can also severely limit a party’s options. While it is a common approach to avoid foreign jurisdictions, one might learn that a decision from one’s “home” courts […]
