Westerberg

This Practice Note considers how to challenge the arbitral tribunal’s jurisdiction under Swedish law. It considers the arbitrator(s)/tribunal’s power to determine its own jurisdiction under section 2 of Swedish Arbitration Act and the court’s powers to review that decision. The arbitrators must consider separability and the doctrine of assertions in their deliberations. The Practice Note also covers the consequences of the tribunal finding that it does or does not have jurisdiction to determine the dispute. The Practice Note also covers the difference between a decision and an award on jurisdiction by the tribunal.

This Practice Notes considers the legal framework for recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards in Sweden.

This Practice Note sets out the interim remedies available in Sweden in support of arbitration. It covers remedies available from the tribunal and the courts under the Swedish Arbitration Act.

This Practice Note sets out the concept of State (sovereign) immunity under Swedish law. Swedish law distinguishes between acts of the state in a commercial and sovereign capacity. It also discusses how the issue of State immunity arises in the context of international arbitration. The note further covers the Swedish Supreme Court decision in Sedelmayer and case law on State Immunity concerning sovereign wealth funds.