IBA Annual Litigation Forum

17 Apr - 19 Apr 2024

Session information

Navigating sovereignty: enforcing judgments across borders

Description

Amidst global uncertainties including geopolitical tensions and economic challenges, the panel delves into the intricate landscape of enforcing legal judgments against sovereign states. Discussions explore the complexities of navigating international legal frameworks, diplomatic hurdles and practical considerations in enforcing judgments across borders. Experts examine the role of international treaties, the delicate balance between sovereignty and accountability, and offer insights from recent case studies, shedding light on the evolving dynamics of cross-border enforcement within the context of sovereign entities. In the session, also insight will be shared from the IBA Guide to Cross-Border Enforcement of Judgments Against States.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Tara Archer-Glasgow Higgs & Johnson, Nassau, Bahamas; Publications Officer, Litigation Committee
Alexander Hansebout Altius, Brussels, Belgium; Scholarship Officer, Litigation Committee

Speakers

Noa Barhum FISCHER (FBC & Co), Tel Aviv, Israel
Richard Garcia-Almendros Stephenson Harwood, London, England
Barbara Maucher Noerr, Düsseldorf, Germany
Paul Sluijter HOUTHOFF, Rotterdam, Netherlands