Justin Ben-Asher#12634

Justin Ben-Asher

Of Counsel, Steptoe
Justin Ben-Asher represents clients in commercial disputes, including in complex multidistrict litigation and international arbitrations. His work spans the aerospace and defence, energy, construction, financial services, and insurance industries, among others.
 
His pro bono legal service includes representation of the City of New York, as well as housing and family court matters. He is a recipient of The Legal Aid Society’s Pro Bono Publico Award.
Contributed to

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

Enforcing international commercial arbitral awards in New York
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.

Interim measures in support of arbitration in New York
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.

Practice Area

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Qualifications

  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • US District Court, Southern District of New York
  • US District Court, District of New Jersey
  • US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit

Education

  • Harvard Law School (2011)
  • Yale University (2006)

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