Reference to EU sanctions sufficient basis to refuse recognition of arbitration award (Arbitrazh Court of Murmansk Region, Russia)
In Case No А42-5661/2025 (Murmansk Region Court), the Russian Arbitrazh Court of Murmansk Region refused to recognise an ICC arbitration award, finding that the tribunal’s decision was based on EU sanctions against Russia and Russian entities, and rendered by arbitrators from “unfriendly states”. Authors: Maxim Kulkov (Managing partner) and Maria Ivanova (Associate), KK&P Trial Lawyers The award was […]