The End of the French Alstom vs ABL Saga Regarding the Control of Allegations of Corruption in International Arbitration

Executive Summary: This year, the Alstom vs ABL Saga has finally come to an end with the decision of the Versailles Court of Appeal[1], issued on referral after the French Supreme Court, which clarifies the role of the Exequatur judge when an arbitral award is challenged for violation of international public policy. These clarifications are…