Sao Tome and Principe accedes to New York Convention

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Sao Tome and Principe accedes to New York Convention

by PLC Arbitration

Published on 03 Dec 2012 • International, Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe has acceded to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (New York Convention).

On 30 November 2012, Sao Tome and Principe deposited an instrument of accession to the New York Convention, becoming the 148th party to the Convention. The Convention will enter into force for Sao Tome and Principe on 18 February 2013.

For further discussion of the New York Convention and enforcement of arbitration awards, see:

Quick guide, Enforcing arbitration awards.
Practice note, Enforcing arbitration awards in England.
Practice note, Enforcing arbitration awards in the US.
Practice note, Enforcing arbitration awards in China.

Source: United Nations Information Service: Sao Tome and Principe Accedes to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards.

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