Arbitration in Africa

Arbitration in Egypt

Challenging jurisdiction in Egypt

This Practice Note sets out the legal grounds for challenging the jurisdiction of Egyptian courts. For further information, see Practice Note: Challenging jurisdiction in Egypt.

Enforcement of international arbitral awards in Egypt

This Practice Note sets out the legal regime governing enforcement of international arbitral awards in Egypt. For further information, see Practice Note: Enforcement of international arbitral awards in Egypt.

Interim measures in support of arbitration in Egypt

This Practice Note sets out the types of interim measures in support of arbitration that are available in Egypt and the conditions that must be satisfied to grant them. For further information, see Practice Note: Interim measures in support of arbitration in Egypt.

State immunity and arbitration in Egypt

This Practice Note considers the role of state immunity in relation to arbitration proceedings in Egypt. For further information, see Practice Note: State immunity and arbitration in Egypt.

Arbitration in Mauritius

Arbitration in Mauritius—an introduction

This Practice Note provides an introduction to the domestic and international arbitration legislation as it applies in Mauritius (under Mauritian

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