Anna Katharina Zitt
Anna Katharina Zitt holds a Mag. iur. from the University of Heidelberg, a Master Droit et Études Européennes from the University of Strasbourg, a Master of Law (MLaw) from the University of Basel, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Freiburg, obtained as part of a trinational comparative law program. Her academic focus was on European, international, and comparative law.
Currently, Anna Katharina works as a Research Assistant at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP.
In addition to her role at the firm, Anna Katharina is pursuing a PhD in international arbitration.
Practice Area
Panel
- Contributing Author
Qualifications
- Mag. iur. (2022)
- Master Droit et Études Européennes (2024)
- Master of Law (MLaw) (2024)
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) (2024)
Education
- University of Heidelberg (2022)
- University of Strasbourg (2024)
- University of Basel (2024)
- University of Freiburg (2024)
1 Contributions by Anna Katharina Zitt
PRACTICE NOTES
German and EU responses to Russian Article 248 RAPC anti-arbitration injunctions: injunctive, declaratory and damages remedies to safeguard arbitration agreements
This Practice Note explores the growing resort to anti-arbitration injunctions by Russian entities under Article 248.1 of the Russian Arbitration Procedure Code (RAPC), which threatens the enforceability of arbitration agreements with EU-domiciled parties. It sets out how the EU and German legal orders provide effective countermeasures. The EU sanctions framework bars recognition of such injunctions and enables claims for damages, while German law supplies powerful remedies, including injunctive relief, declaratory relief, and recovery of legal costs. Recent German court decisions bolster arbitration rights, showing EU entities can protect their interests without traditional anti-suit injunctions.
Introduction and Background Increased use of Anti-Arbitration Injunctions by Russian entities based on the Russian Arbitration Procedure Code
Recently, Russian entities have increasingly asked local courts to claim exclusive jurisdiction over disputes with EU-domiciled parties, often seeking anti-arbitration injunctions under Article 248.1 RAPC despite valid arbitration agreements. This trend has produced unfavourable outcomes for EU parties, including exposure to substantial fines for non-compliance with such orders and significant economic risks, particularly when award enforcement is pursued in states where the EU party holds assets. The 2020 amendment to the RAPC allows Russian Arbitrazh...
Arbitration
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