How to Enforce an Arbitration Award and Sanctions Law

Recognition and Enforcement of an Arbitration Award The New York Convention (the “Convention”) has been widely adopted by most countries in the world. The Convention sought to ensure that arbitration was a viable international commercial dispute resolution mechanism. Article III of the Convention obligates contracting states to recognise and enforce foreign arbitral awards. This enabled […]

16 Jan 2026•By Waleed Tahirkheli

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Insights On Dubai Arbitration Week 2025

Dubai Arbitration Week 2025 started as a community project in 2014 and has grown into a significant event on the international arbitration calendar. Every November, specialists gather in Dubai for technical sessions, strategy talks and social events that showcase the city’s capability as a global forum for cross-border disputes. The programme is curated by a […]

21 Dec 2025•By Rashid Gaissin

Sanctions & Export Control

Can the British Government force Abramovich to transfer money to Ukraine?

Waleed’s Interview at LBC News A clip of Waleed’s interview at LBC News with John Stratford. The full episode can be found here. What happened this week The money sits in a British bank account like a sealed room that everyone can point to, and nobody can enter. More than £2.5bn, raised when Mr Roman […]

18 Dec 2025•By Waleed Tahirkheli

Arbitration

Azerbaijan Arbitration Days 2025 And The Baku Arbitration Centre Inauguration

A strong sense of motion defines modern Azerbaijan. Known as the land of fire and ice, the country is enjoying stability in terms of commerce and the rule of law. Nowhere does progress echo more loudly than in Baku, where old stone meets glass, and aspiration is as bright as the Flame Towers at dusk. […]

08 Dec 2025•By Rashid Gaissin

Sanctions & Export Control

Countering Russian Trade Sanctions Evasion: OTSI Guidance for the Freight and Shipping Industry

Background Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022, the UK has implemented an extensive regime of sanctions and export controls, restricting Russia’s access to goods required to sustain its military operation. In response, Russia has taken increasingly complex steps in an effort to evade sanctions by the UK and its partners. Under Regulation […]

26 Nov 2025•By Waleed Tahirkheli

Arbitration

Uzbekistan And Kazakhstan International Disputes: The Role Of London-Based Arbitration In 2025

Cross-border commercial disputes involving Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan increasingly call for the strategic use of international arbitration. Both countries have modernised their legal systems to attract investors and offer transparent and efficient dispute resolution options. Yet, many large-scale disputes still look to London as the trusted seat or court for complex, high-value cases. In this article, […]

24 Oct 2025•By Rashid Gaissin

Dispute Resolution

Can A Company Withhold Documents From Investors In A Civil Fraud Claim?

The High Court has ordered that Standard Chartered, the high-profile global bank, must hand over documents related to communications with US and Singaporean regulators. In doing so, it dismissed the company’s argument that it faced criminal prosecution if it disclosed the information to investors. Standard Chartered is currently embroiled in a £1.5 billion claim. Investors […]

20 Oct 2025•By Waleed Tahirkheli

Dispute Resolution

Eldwick Law Ranked Band 4 in Chambers UK 2026

We are honoured to have been recognised by Chambers and Partners as a leading Dispute Resolution Specialist Firm, a category which highlights the UK’s foremost independent and conflict-free boutique practices dedicated to complex disputes and focused on delivering exceptional results in litigation, arbitration, and investigations. This recognition reflects the sophistication of our work, the quality […]

17 Oct 2025

Sanctions & Export Control

How Russian Sanctions Can Affect Commercial Transactions

VTB Capital PLC v Continental Capital Markets Ltd The yet to be decided case of VTB Capital PLC v Continental Capital Markets Ltd (case number LM-2025-000237), which concerns settling securities trades for a sanctioned Russian company, illustrates how sanctions can result in costly legal disputes concerning contractual non-performance. The decision in VTB Capital PLC v […]

17 Oct 2025•By Jenna Kruger

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