Alexander A Yanos

Enforcement proceedings against states are different Enforcement proceedings against sovereigns present unique challenges that do not arise in enforcement proceedings against private entities. As an initial matter, states enjoy sovereign immunity such that sovereigns that decide not to pay have powerful weapons at their disposal to shield their assets from enforcement. The national laws implementing the principle of sovereign immunity vary around the world.

Our International Arbitration Team breaks down the legal implications of the Houthi attacks on commercial shipping through the Red Sea near Yemen.

This is an Insight article, written by a selected partner as part of GAR's co-published content. Read more on Insight Introduction There are a number of reasons potential claimants in Latin America would be wise to consider third-party funding in relation to international arbitrations they are contemplating. Most importantly, funding can be critical to parties with meritorious claims that otherwise would be unable to pay for the counsel of their choice.