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Ust-Kamenogorsk Hydropower Plant JSC v AES Ust-Kamenogorsk Hydropower Plant LLP

[2013] UKSC 35
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtUK Supreme Court
Year2013
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Anti-suit injunction may restrain foreign proceedings brought in breach of an arbitration agreement even where no arbitration is on foot and the seat is abroad.

Key Principle

An anti-suit injunction can be granted to restrain foreign court proceedings brought in breach of an arbitration agreement, even where there is no existing arbitration and the seat is abroad.

Area of Law

arbitration

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