The bonds selected English law and Paris arbitration, but proceedings were brought in Russia. The Supreme Court dismissed the jurisdiction appeal concerning English court protection of the arbitration agreement.
The case highlights careful drafting of governing law, seat and enforcement arrangements. This is a reading of a 2024 decision, not a complete statement of current English law or an automatic UAE rule.
Does the contract clearly identify the law of the arbitration agreement?
From reading to preparation.
Set out the events in sequence. Separate what the documents establish from what remains to be proved. Identify the question you want a lawyer to address. This is preparation: a superficial resemblance to a published case cannot determine the outcome of your matter.
The source is the official summary; the full judgment is authoritative. Subsequent legislation must be considered.