São Paulo Court of Appeals recognises arbitral tribunal's jurisdiction to decide on extension of arbitration agreement to a non-signatory | Practical Law

São Paulo Court of Appeals recognises arbitral tribunal's jurisdiction to decide on extension of arbitration agreement to a non-signatory | Practical Law

In Abruzo Empreendimentos Imobiliários SPE Ltda and Trisul SA v Okann Construções Ltda, Appeal n. 0198399-49.2012.8.26.0100, the Court of Appeals of São Paulo considered whether an arbitral tribunal has the power to decide whether a non-signatory may be bound to an arbitration agreement.

São Paulo Court of Appeals recognises arbitral tribunal's jurisdiction to decide on extension of arbitration agreement to a non-signatory

by Eduardo Damião Gonçalves (Partner), Flávio Spaccaquerche Barbosa (Associate), Thaysa Panza de Paula (Associate), Mattos Filho Advogados
Published on 23 Sep 2015 • Brazil
In Abruzo Empreendimentos Imobiliários SPE Ltda and Trisul SA v Okann Construções Ltda, Appeal n. 0198399-49.2012.8.26.0100, the Court of Appeals of São Paulo considered whether an arbitral tribunal has the power to decide whether a non-signatory may be bound to an arbitration agreement.