The recent English Commercial Court decision in Exportadora De Sal S.A. de C.V. v Corretaje Maritimo Sud-Americano Inc is an important reminder of the need to act promptly in jurisdiction challenges and a welcome example of the English courts’ support of international arbitration. Mr. Justice Andrew Baker made clear that challenges to arbitral awards must be brought in a timely manner, and that English law will not allow a party to fall back on the laws of its local jurisdiction in order to avoid obligations under an otherwise valid and enforceable contract.
Haynes Boone CDG, LLP represented the successful respondent in the proceedings, Corretaje Maritimo Sud-Americano Inc. (CMSA). …To read the full article, click on the PDF linked below.
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First appeared in Mealey's International Arbitration Report on March 28, 2018.