Defences to enforcement of an arbitral award in the USA under the New York Convention
Produced in partnership with Timothy Tyler of Vinson & Elkins LLP , Robert Reyes Landicho of Vinson & Elkins LLP , Rafic Bittar of Vinson & Elkins LLP and Andreina Escobar of Vinson & Elkins LLP
Practice notesDefences to enforcement of an arbitral award in the USA under the New York Convention
Produced in partnership with Timothy Tyler of Vinson & Elkins LLP , Robert Reyes Landicho of Vinson & Elkins LLP , Rafic Bittar of Vinson & Elkins LLP and Andreina Escobar of Vinson & Elkins LLP
Practice notesThis Practice Note focuses on the defences to Enforcement of arbitral awards in the United States of America (USA or US) under the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards signed 10 June 1958 (the New York Convention). Practice Note: Enforcing a New York Convention award in the USA, considers the enforcement of arbitral awards in the US, including the Requirements of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) (9 U.S.C.) and the New York Convention. Practice Notes: Enforcing international commercial arbitral awards in New York and Enforcing international arbitration awards in Washington, DC may also be useful.
For more information on the New York Convention generally, see Practice Note: The New York Convention—the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards—an introduction.
Note: All references to US case law in this Practice Note are not reported by LexisNexis®.
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