Region: Benin
Benin can’t escape annulled award
A French court has upheld the enforcement of an ICC award against Benin even though it was annulled by the courts at the seat, reasoning that the set-aside decision is irrelevant until it is itself recognised in France.
03 February 2022
Benin fails in corruption challenge to airport award
A French court has refused to set aside a US$95 million ICC award won by a US airport security company against Benin, rejecting the state’s allegations that the underlying contract was procured through corruption.
12 November 2020
Benin challenges emergency arbitrator decision
As a Trafigura subsidiary lodges a promised treaty claim against Benin with the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, the west African state has applied to revoke the decision of an emergency arbitrator that granted the investor interim relief.
10 July 2017
Niger and Benin face rail claim
13 November 2015