Arbitration Agreement

Supreme Court of Justice (Portugal) | Kompetenz-Kompetenz | Negative Effect of the Arbitration Agreement | 12-05-2016 | Case #057

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September 10, 2018January 19, 2020
Arbitration Agreement, CASE LAW, Kompetenz-Kompetenz, Portuguese Arbitration, Supreme Court of Justice

Supreme Court of Justice Date: 12-05-2016 Case Nr. 710/14.5TVLSB-A.L1.S1 LINK DGSI Headline: According to Art. 18(3) of the Arbitration Act, the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal includes the power to decide on the validity of the arbitration agreement. Summary: The Supreme Court of Justice is competent to decide issues on the interpretation and application… Read More »Supreme Court of Justice (Portugal) | Kompetenz-Kompetenz | Negative Effect of the Arbitration Agreement | 12-05-2016 | Case #057

Porto Court of Appeal | Kompetenz-Kompetenz | Negative Effect of the Arbitration Agreement | 13-04-2015 | Case #056

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September 9, 2018January 19, 2020
Arbitration Agreement, CASE LAW, Kompetenz-Kompetenz, Porto Court of Appeal, Portuguese Arbitration, Swaps, Swaps Arbitration

Porto Court of Appeal Date: 13-04-2015 Case Nr. 471/14.8TVPRT.P1 LINK DGSI Headline: The court judge shall dismiss the procedure in accordance with Art. 5(1) of the Arbitration Act if a party invokes the existence of an arbitration agreement, unless such agreement is manifestly null and void, ineffective or unenforceable. According to Art. 18(3) of the… Read More »Porto Court of Appeal | Kompetenz-Kompetenz | Negative Effect of the Arbitration Agreement | 13-04-2015 | Case #056

Porto Court of Appeal | Scope of the Arbitration Agreement | Validity Ratione Temporis | 03-11-2014 | Case #055

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September 8, 2018January 19, 2020
Arbitration Agreement, CASE LAW, Kompetenz-Kompetenz, Portuguese Arbitration, Scope of jurisdiction

Porto Court of Appeal Date: 03-11-2014 Case Nr. 156/14.5TTMAI.P1 LINK DGSI Headline: The expiration of a contract does not entail the invalidy of the arbitration agreement inserted in such contract. Summary: A sports employment contract requires a certain level of formalities. The interpretation of its clauses may not lead to a conclusion that does… Read More »Porto Court of Appeal | Scope of the Arbitration Agreement | Validity Ratione Temporis | 03-11-2014 | Case #055

Évora Court of Appeal | New York Convention 1958 | The nature of an arbitration agreement | 04-10-2007 | Case #0033

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August 22, 2018January 28, 2020
Arbitration Agreement, CASE LAW, Évora Court of Appeal, New York Convention 1958, Portuguese Arbitration

Évora Court of Appeal Date: 04-10-2007 Case Nr. 1725/07-2 LINK DGSI Headline: An arbitration agreement is a real promissory contract whereby the parties oblige themselves to agree in the future. The exclusive jurisdiction of the Portuguese Courts relates only to cases where a real estate right is at stake but not a lawsuit involving interests… Read More »Évora Court of Appeal | New York Convention 1958 | The nature of an arbitration agreement | 04-10-2007 | Case #0033