Higher Regional Court of Berlin denies sovereign immunity objection in enforcement proceedings | Practical Law

Higher Regional Court of Berlin denies sovereign immunity objection in enforcement proceedings | Practical Law

In Walter Bau v Thailand (Docket No. 20 Sch 10/11), the Higher Regional Court of Berlin has reconfirmed its decision declaring enforceable an award in favour of the insolvency administrator of Walter Bau against Thailand. It rejected the argument that the award was non-binding on Thailand for reasons of sovereign immunity.

Higher Regional Court of Berlin denies sovereign immunity objection in enforcement proceedings

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 3-607-9910 (Approx. 4 pages)

Higher Regional Court of Berlin denies sovereign immunity objection in enforcement proceedings

by Stephan Wilske (Partner) and Claudia Krapfl (Associated Partner), Gleiss Lutz
Published on 07 Apr 2015 • Germany
In Walter Bau v Thailand (Docket No. 20 Sch 10/11), the Higher Regional Court of Berlin has reconfirmed its decision declaring enforceable an award in favour of the insolvency administrator of Walter Bau against Thailand. It rejected the argument that the award was non-binding on Thailand for reasons of sovereign immunity.