Enforcement of arbitral award containing penalty not contrary to public policy (English High Court) | Practical Law

Enforcement of arbitral award containing penalty not contrary to public policy (English High Court) | Practical Law

In Pencil Hill Ltd v US Citta di Palermo Spa (Case BA40MA109) (unreported), the English High Court considered whether enforcement of a Swiss award that contained a penalty was contrary to public policy, under section 103(3) of the English Arbitration Act 1996.

Enforcement of arbitral award containing penalty not contrary to public policy (English High Court)

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 2-622-6704 (Approx. 5 pages)

Enforcement of arbitral award containing penalty not contrary to public policy (English High Court)

by Practical Law Arbitration
Published on 03 Feb 2016 • England, Wales
In Pencil Hill Ltd v US Citta di Palermo Spa (Case BA40MA109) (unreported), the English High Court considered whether enforcement of a Swiss award that contained a penalty was contrary to public policy, under section 103(3) of the English Arbitration Act 1996.