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Lesotho Highlands Development Authority v Impregilo SpA (SG enforcement)

[2003] SGCA 47
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2003
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Enforcement of a New York Convention arbitral award should be granted; grounds for refusal under Art V are narrow and public policy must be construed strictly.

Key Principle

enforcement of Convention award; narrow grounds for refusal; New York Convention Art V; public policy

Area of Law

arbitration

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