Jennie Askew

Associate, Steptoe

Jennie focuses her practice on commercial litigation and international arbitration matters. She has experience analysing issues arising under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, SEC matters, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and § 1983 claims, among other areas.

Prior to joining Steptoe, Jennie was a judicial intern for the Honourable Ellen L. Hollander, US District Court for the District of Maryland. She researched and drafted judicial opinions resolving certain dispositive motions, and prepared bench memoranda analysing a range of substantive legal issues, including conditional certification under the Fair Labor Standards Act, statutory administrative schemes, and federal jurisdiction.

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Anti-suit injunctions in support of international arbitration in New York

Practice Notes

This Practice Note sets out the availability of anti-suit injunctions from the New York courts. It covers the position in the federal courts and the China Trade case’s threshold requirements and discretionary requirements. The Practice Note covers the position in the state courts and the differing standards required by the state and federal courts to obtain an injunction. The Practice Note also covers the nature of the relief available.

Arbitration

Enforcing international commercial arbitral awards in New York

Practice Notes

This Practice Note discusses the enforcement of international commercial arbitration awards in New York, United States of America under the Federal Arbitration Act and the New York Convention. It covers awards rendered both within the US and those made in foreign jurisdictions and covers grounds on which enforcement can be refused. The Practice Note also covers key aspects of enforcement in New York, including the requirement of personal jurisdiction and parallel vacatur.

Arbitration

Interim measures in support of arbitration in New York

Practice Notes

This Practice Note sets out the interim measures available from the New York Courts in support of arbitration and how to apply for such measures. It covers enforcing the agreement to arbitrate, interim relief in support of arbitration and interim measures to assist in preserving and obtaining evidence.

Arbitration