IBA Annual Litigation Forum
17 Apr - 19 Apr 2024
Session information
Navigating sovereignty: enforcing judgments across borders
Thursday 18 April (1115 - 1245)
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 |