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ArbitrationBGH permits third-party notice to an arbitrator in award challenge proceedings
In a recent decision, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has held that a party may serve a third-party notice (Streitverkündung) on an arbitrator in proceedings concerning the setting aside or enforcement of an arbitral award. The decision reverses an earlier ruling of the Bavarian Supreme Court (BayObLG). BGH, Order of 30 July 2026 […]
Arbitration Lugovoy Law SanctionsRussian Court Upholds Lugovoy Injunction Against NET4GAS Over Czech Arbitration
Introduction In a decision dated 25 September 2026, the Arbitrazh Court of the North-Western District in case number A56-49741/2026 rendered a judgment on an application to restrain NET4GAS s.r.o. from continuing arbitration in the Czech Republic under Articles 248.1 and 248.2 of the Russian Arbitrazh Procedure Code. The court dismissed NET4GAS’s cassation appeal and upheld […]
Arbitration Shipping and Transportation LawDelhi High Court grants anti-arbitration injunction in dispute over London arbitration clause
Introduction In a decision dated 18 September 2026, the Delhi High Court in FAO(OS) 40/2026, CNR No. DLHC010124872026 (Sarr Freights Corporation & Anr v Argo Coral Maritime Ltd) rendered a judgment on whether a London-seated maritime arbitration could continue where the parties’ signed booking note incorporated rider clauses 20-41, while the arbitration provision appeared in Clause 43 (and the earlier fixture recap […]
Arbitration SanctionsSingapore High Court Confirms Award that Required Supplier to Amend Contract to Comply With Sanctions
DWL v DWM [2026] SGHC 179 Introduction In a decision dated 2 September 2026, the General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore in Originating Application No 1311 of 2025 (DWL v DWM [2026] SGHC 179) rendered a judgment on an application to set aside an award arising from a sanctions-affected energy […]
Arbitration Lugovoy Law SanctionsRussian Court Enforces Stockholm Arbitration Clauses Against Assignee of Loan Claims
Introduction In a decision dated 14 September 2026, the Arbitrazh Court of the Moscow Region in Case No. А41-59851/26 rendered a judgment on whether an assignee of loan claims remained bound by arbitration clauses referring disputes to the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. The court left OOO ETM’s claim for EUR 1,417,550.13 […]
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Russian Arbitrazh court orders Austrian supplier to return €4.35 million advance after sanctions-related non-performance
Introduction In a decision dated 3 August 2026, the Arbitration Court of the Republic of Tatarstan (Russia) in case number А65-27362/2025 rendered a judgment on recovery of an “unworked” advance payment, contractual penalties, and interest under a cross-border equipment and engineering contract. The court held that the Russian buyer validly terminated the contract for delay/non-performance […]
Arbitration Lugovoy Law SanctionsRussian court awards return of advance payments in application of Lugovoy Law
Arbitrazh Court of the Moscow Region (А41-31041/2026, 7 Sept 2026) awarded EUR 2.83m to a Russian buyer and assumed jurisdiction under Article 248.1 APC despite VIAC/Swiss forum clauses, citing sanctions-related obstacles to access to justice.
