Group of companies doctrine – ARBITRATION PORTUGAL

February 2, 2019April 11, 2026

(Portugal) Supreme Court of Justice | Extension of the Arbitration Agreement | Group of Companies | 15-01-2019 | Case #087

Supreme Court of Justice

Date: 15-01-2019

Case Nr. 28/14.3TBOHP.C1.S1

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Headline:

An arbitration agreement may be extended to non-signatory parties that belng to the same group of companies

Summary:

According to Arts. 406, nr. 2 and 217, … Read more

October 9, 2018April 11, 2026

Lisbon Court of Appeal | Extension of the Arbitration Agreement to Non-Signatories | Group of Companies Doctrine | Kompentenz-Kompetenz | 11-01-2011 | Case #078

Lisbon Court of Appeal
Date: 11-01-2011
Case Nr. 3539/08.6TVLSB.L1
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Headline:

The arbitration agreement concluded with a company belonging to the same group of companies only binds the contracting parties, except if a third party later accedes to

October 8, 2018April 11, 2026

Supreme Court of Justice (Portugal) | Extension of the Arbitration Agreement to Non-Signatories | Group of Companies Doctrine | 08-09-2011 | Case #077

Supreme Court of Justice
Date: 08-09-2011
Case Nr. 3539/08.6TVLSB.LL.S1
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Headline:

In principle, the arbitration agreement binds only the contracting parties but may be enforced against or by an assignee of a contract

Summary:

1. In … Read more