6. Enforcement of Foreign Awards

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a foreign award?

   Hint

   Think about where the award is generated vs. where it's enforced.

2. 2.

   Name one key requirement for the enforcement of a foreign award.

   Hint

   Consider the treaties involved in international arbitration.

3. 3.

   What does the New York Convention primarily facilitate?

   • Recognition of national laws
   • Enforcement of foreign awards
   • Resolution of domestic disputes

   Hint

   This primarily concerns international rather than domestic matters.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Geneva Convention is currently the preferred legal framework for enforcing foreign awards.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about which is more widely accepted in the context of international arbitration.

5. 5.

   A Brazilian company wins an arbitration award in a dispute with a French company in Paris. However, the French company refuses to honor the award claiming it violates French public policy. Discuss the legal framework applicable and the possible outcomes.

   Hint

   Consider how public policy impacts judicial decisions on enforcement.

6. 6.

   Design a concise presentation outline discussing the evolution of the enforcement of foreign awards from the Geneva Convention to the New York Convention. What key points should be covered?

   Hint

   Think about the legal landscape and consider how international trade has evolved through these frameworks.