Arbitration Case Law
Tracking how Ukrainian courts approach international arbitration
Ukrainian Court Enforces USD 1.38 Million French-Seated Ad Hoc Arbitration Award Against YEVROSVIET
The Kyiv Court of Appeal recognised and authorised enforcement of a USD 1.38 million French-seated ad hoc arbitration award against YEVROSVIET LLC, rejecting objections concerning arbitrability, the authority of the sole arbitrator, validity of the arbitration agreement, notice, authentication and Ukrainian public policy.
BIANCOMARMO v TECHNOSERVICE-BUDMATERIALY: Ukrainian Court Rejects Challenge to ICAC Award
The Kyiv Court of Appeal refused to set aside an ICAC award against Italian company BIANCOMARMO S.R.L., rejecting arguments that the underlying contract was a sham transaction, that the arbitration agreement was invalid and that the award violated Ukrainian public policy.
ARDIX v Ministry of Defence of Ukraine: USD 8.5 Million ICAC Enforcement Application Left Without Consideration
The Kyiv Court of Appeal left ARDIX Sp. z o.o.’s application to enforce a USD 8.5 million ICAC award against Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence without consideration after deficiencies concerning the notarised arbitration agreement were not remedied within the court-imposed deadline.
TRANS TRADE RK SA: Missing Arbitration Documents Lead to Return of Enforcement Application
The Kyiv Court of Appeal returned an application to enforce a USD 60,916.61 ICAC award against TRANS TRADE RK SA after the applicant failed to provide the required arbitration documents before consideration of the case.
TRANS TRADE RK SA: Ukrainian Court Refuses ICAC Award Enforcement for Lack of Debtor Assets in Ukraine
The Kyiv Court of Appeal closed proceedings for enforcement of an ICAC award against Swiss company TRANS TRADE RK SA, finding that the creditor had failed to establish that the award debtor itself owned assets in Ukraine.
Himmeltek OU ICAC Award Enforcement Suspended in Ukraine
The Kyiv Court of Appeal suspended Himmeltek OU’s proceedings to enforce an USD 88,739.80 ICAC award while the Ukrainian debtor’s challenge remains before the Supreme Court.