Kieran R. Hawson

Associate, Steptoe International (UK) LLP

Kieran Hawson is a litigator with a practice focused on complex commercial disputes and international arbitration. He represents clients in federal and state court, as well as international and domestic arbitral tribunals. His experience spans a variety of issues, including contract disputes, property disputes, and international business. His clients include multi-state domestic corporations, multinational corporations, small businesses, and individual clients.

Before and during his time in law school, Kieran worked as a paralegal for a law firm handling primarily construction and property disputes. He also interned at the United States Department of Agriculture and Canadian National Railroad, where he gained valuable subject matter knowledge in the areas of environmental, administrative, and transportation law.

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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