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Enforcement definition

What does Enforcement mean? Enforcement is the practical process of making a court order, judgment, decree or arbitral award take effect when the party bound has not complied by the deadline. It involves applying for, and using, court-sanctioned measures to secure compliance or recover sums due, including where permission is required. The term is descriptive rather than a single statutory definition; the available remedies depend on the jurisdiction and the nature of the order. England and Wales: governed mainly by CPR Parts 70–73, including writ/warrant of control, third party debt orders, charging orders (and orders for sale), attachment of earnings, possession and delivery up, appointment...

Recognition and enforcement of Swiss-seated and foreign arbitral awards in Switzerland: monetary and non-monetary enforcement, New York Convention grounds, attachments, ICSID and state immunity issues

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Practice notes

This Practice Note examines how Switzerland recognises and enforces international arbitral awards. Under Swiss law, distinct Enforcement proceedings before different courts apply depending on whether the award orders payment of a sum of money or requires specific performance (see Articles 335(1)–(2) of the Swiss Code of Civil Procedure (CCP)). Where an award grants both monetary and non-monetary relief, the successful party must pursue enforcement separately for each category of relief. The rules governing enforcement of monetary and non-monetary relief are outlined below. Only decisions of arbitral tribunals that dispose of all or part of the claims are enforceable in Switzerland, ie partial or final awards on the merits. The duration of enforcement varies with several factors, notably the complexity of the case, and typically ranges from six months to two years.

Monetary claims (payment of money)
Specific performance (non-monetary relief)

Enforcement of Swiss international arbitral awards in Switzerland

International arbitral awards are directly enforceable. An award is treated as international if at least one party to the Arbitration agreement did not have its domicile, its habitual residence or seat in Switzerland at the time the arbitration agreement...

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Dr Réka Ágnes Papp , FCIArb

Special Counsel, Archipel

Dr Réka Ágnes Papp, FCIArb is Special Counsel at the law firm Archipel, in Geneva. She represents clients in international arbitration and related court proceedings and sits as an arbitrator. Réka has been involved in complex international commercial and investment arbitration proceedings under various arbitration rules and laws. Réka has experience in the fields of construction, energy and aviation. Réka specialises in private international law, contract law and international investment law.Réka is also a guest lecturer in international arbitration at the Master of Laws in International Trade Law at the International Training Centre of the ILO as well as at the Summer Academy of the World Trade Institute at the University of Bern.Prior to joining Archipel, Réka was Counsel in the Office of Professor Pierre Tercier where she acted as secretary to international arbitral tribunals. She was also a Senior Lecturer at the MIDS...

Laurence Ponty

Partner, Archipel

Laurence Ponty has over 15 years’ experience representing private and state-owned entities of the EMEA and the CIS regions in complex arbitration proceedings in the fields of energy, construction, real estate, engineering, telecommunications and services, under all major arbitration rules. She also frequently sits as an arbitrator and has experience in high-profile cross-border litigations, recognition and enforcement proceedings and asset recovery.Laurence is a dual qualified lawyer (France and England & Wales) and is registered to practice in Geneva. She is an active member of several professional associations. She serves as Board Member of the Joint Chamber of Commerce between Switzerland and Eastern Europe (non-EU), Central Asia and South Caucasus countries (JCC), as well as Chair of its Legal & Tax Chapter. ...

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