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Lachesis v Lacrosse [2021] DIFC ARB 005: The High Bar for Challenging Arbitral Awards on Public Policy Grounds
How Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi closed the door on merit-based appeals disguised as public policy challenges. On March 22, 2021, H.E.
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Ginette v Geary [2015] DIFC ARB 012: The Doctrine of Apparent Authority in Arbitral Enforcement
How the DIFC Courts solidified the enforceability of arbitration agreements signed by agents lacking express authority. On 7 April 2016, H.E.
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Nazeer v Noah [2024] DIFC ARB 011: The Limits of Raising Foreign Law Objections in Arbitration
Justice Rene Le Miere clarifies the waiver doctrine and the high threshold for public policy challenges in the DIFC. On 15 August 2024, Justice Rene Le Miere dismissed Nazeer’s application to set aside an arbitral award, ordering the Claimant to pay USD 132,000 in indemnity costs.
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