International disputes make fierce contests

Winter, J.

International disputes make fierce contests - 2003 - Construction News (6801) 30 January 2003, 24(1) .

Highlights the key issues surrounding international disputes. It is important to agree a neutral forum and in commercial contracts with state bodies there must be a waiver of sovereign immunity. Discusses the recent case of "Sabah Shipping v Islamic Republic of Pakistan" [CA 2002] that shows the power of the English courts to enforce agreed dispute resolution provisions. View judgment at www.courtservice.gov.uk.


INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS
DISPUTES
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
SABAH SHIPYARD (PAKISTAN) LTD V ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN