New York Convention

/ˌnjuː ˈjɔrk ˌkɒnvɛnʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An international treaty facilitating the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.
    Parties to the dispute relied on the New York Convention to enforce the arbitration award abroad.

Forms

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Commentary

The New York Convention is a cornerstone treaty in international arbitration, often cited for its broad acceptance and uniform standards for enforcing arbitral awards across borders.

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