Act of state doctrine only applies to validity of foreign state's acts (High Court) | Practical Law

Act of state doctrine only applies to validity of foreign state's acts (High Court) | Practical Law

In Yukos Capital SARL v OJSC Rosneft Oil Co [2011] EWHC 1461 (Comm), the court considered preliminary issues relating to issue estoppel and the applicability of the act of state doctrine and non-justiciability principle, in proceedings to enforce international arbitration awards.

Act of state doctrine only applies to validity of foreign state's acts (High Court)

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 6-506-5880 (Approx. 6 pages)

Act of state doctrine only applies to validity of foreign state's acts (High Court)

by PLC Dispute Resolution
Published on 22 Jun 2011 • England, Wales
In Yukos Capital SARL v OJSC Rosneft Oil Co [2011] EWHC 1461 (Comm), the court considered preliminary issues relating to issue estoppel and the applicability of the act of state doctrine and non-justiciability principle, in proceedings to enforce international arbitration awards.