Russian courts demonstrate prudent approach to application of recent anti-sanctions legislation (Commercial Court of Sverdlovskiy Region) | Practical Law

Russian courts demonstrate prudent approach to application of recent anti-sanctions legislation (Commercial Court of Sverdlovskiy Region) | Practical Law

In Case No А60-62910/2018, the Commercial Court of Sverdlovskiy Region refused to hold an arbitration agreement as unenforceable on the basis of recent anti-sanctions legislation. In doing so, it demonstrated the seven-step analysis of the request to apply the recently introduced mechanisms aimed at protection of the companies affected by sanctions against Russia.

Russian courts demonstrate prudent approach to application of recent anti-sanctions legislation (Commercial Court of Sverdlovskiy Region)

Published on 14 Oct 2020Russian Federation
In Case No А60-62910/2018, the Commercial Court of Sverdlovskiy Region refused to hold an arbitration agreement as unenforceable on the basis of recent anti-sanctions legislation. In doing so, it demonstrated the seven-step analysis of the request to apply the recently introduced mechanisms aimed at protection of the companies affected by sanctions against Russia.