Republic Of Sierra Leone V SL Mining Ltd: The English Commercial Court Rules On The Effect Of Non-Compliance With A Multi-Tier Dispute Resolution Provision - Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration
On 15 February 2021, the English Commercial Court in Republic of Sierra Leone v. SL Mining Ltd [2021] EWHC 286 (Comm) ruled on the effect of non-compliance with a multi-tier dispute resolution provision. The decision (available here) settles a difficult question of English arbitration law. In summary the English Commercial Court held that: Non-compliance with a multi-tier dispute resolution provision is an issue of admissibility ( i.e. whether the claim is ripe to be heard) rather than jurisdiction ( i.e. whether the tribunal is competent to hear the claim at all). Whether a party has com...
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