ICLG Litigation and Dispute Resolution 2024 - State Immunity and Enforcement in England

ICLG Litigation and Dispute Resolution 2024 - State Immunity and Enforcement in England

March 2024, International Comparative Legal Guide

Covington lawyers Louise Freeman and Tom Cusworth give an overview, in the Expert Chapter from this year's International Comparative Legal Guide to Litigation & Dispute Resolution, of the law of state immunity (also known as sovereign immunity) in England and discuss the resulting challenges faced by parties seeking to enforce a judgment or arbitral award against State parties.

More generally, this guide analyses common issues affecting litigation and dispute resolution across 22 jurisdictions. Louise and Tom are contributing editors and also drafted the England & Wales Chapter.