2024 in Review, Achmea, Anti-suit injunction, Colombia, Enforcement, English courts, Immunity, Intra-EU Investment Arbitration, Intra-EU ISDS, Sovereign Immunity, UK, United States, United States Courts

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The doctrine of sovereign immunity has long been a cornerstone of international law, shielding states from enforcement actions. Sovereign immunity can be subdivided in two: immunity from jurisdiction and immunity from execution. While immunity from jurisdiction means that domestic courts are prevented to hear and decide cases involving another sovereign state, immunity from execution precludes…

Bonds, Investment Arbitration, Investment Disputes, Investment protection, ISDS, LIDW 2024

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As part of the 2024 edition of the London International Disputes Week (“LIDW”), Reed Smith LLP hosted a panel on “Bank Collapse and ISDS: Arbitration Strategy and Dramatis Personae”. The panel, moderated by Lucy Winnington-Ingram (Reed Smith), comprised Kathleen Garrett (Reed Smith), Cameron Miles (3 Verulam Buildings), Lorena Fatás Pérez (Ministry of Justice of Spain),…