Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | France | 4 Jan 2018
Parties' ability to choose their arbitrators remains one of the most frequently mentioned advantages of arbitration over litigation.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | France, Iraq | 16 Mar 2017
The Paris Court of Appeal recently set aside an award on the grounds of a violation of the principle of equality of arms.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Global | 9 Feb 2017
The year since our inaugural annual international arbitration trends publication has seen dramatic political developments - including the UK’s Brexit…
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | France | 3 Nov 2016
In two recent decisions the French Supreme Court and the Paris Court of Appeal supported the rigorous application of the principle of procedural…
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | France | 21 Apr 2016
French law's Liberal stance towards international arbitration comes at the cost of an extremely strict approach in matters involving arbitrators'…
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | France | 17 Dec 2015
The French legal system is characterised by a jurisdictional duality. Cases involving the application of public law (ie, reviewing a Public Act…
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | France | 13 Aug 2015
The issue of sovereign immunity from enforcement is highly sensitive. It is regarded as a vital component of state Sovereignty and as necessary to…
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | France | 30 Apr 2015
Two Paris Court of Appeal decisions, rendered two weeks apart, offer a contrasting perspective on the challenges associated with arbitration: while…
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | France | 4 Dec 2014
In order to enhance the flexibility of the arbitral process, French arbitration law allows parties to nominate their arbitrators, either directly or…
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | France | 29 May 2014
In its April 1 2014 decision the Paris Court of Appeal has reiterated its well-established position in relation to the enforcement of arbitral awards…