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Paris Court shifts from all-or-nothing corruption standard, validating awards that neutralize corrupt gains through rebates and exclusions.

Paris Court of Appeal reaffirms substance over form, validating ICC arbitration based on parties’ common intention under Article 1507 FCCP.

This decision refines compétence-compétence by rejecting late shifts in jurisdictional theory and reaffirming waiver under Article 1466 FCCP.

The Court confirms that jurisdiction ratione temporis must be assessed solely by reference to the treaty’s arbitration offer, not broader...

Paris Court rejects signature forgery claim on arbitral award, upholding authenticity presumption when arbitrator confirms authorship in Eurafrique case.

France’s Cour de cassation clarifies limits of judicial review in annulment of investment arbitration awards, reaffirming boundaries between merits and...

Paris Court of Appeal reaffirms France’s pro-enforcement stance: translation rules upheld, suspension denied, and strict proof required to halt arbitral...

French Cour de cassation reaffirms tribunal autonomy: investment legality affects merits, not jurisdiction, strengthening France’s pro-arbitration stance.

France unveils major arbitration reform: a new Arbitration Code, unified regime, and stronger tribunal powers to enhance its role as...