Levon Golendukhin

Levon Golendukhin

March 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Specter of Sovereign Enforcement: Challenges of Immunity, Jurisdiction and Due Process

Enforcement of arbitral awards against sovereigns is in the spotlight. Whether dealing with investment treaty or commercial arbitration awards, the key question for award-creditors against state or state-owned enterprise (SOE) respondents around the world is: will we be able to enforce the decision?

By William O'Brien, Katia Finkel, Levon Golendukhin and Romy Descours-Karmitz

8 minute read

September 28, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Common Sense, but Whose? Parallel Proceedings Post-'Coinbase'

Circuit courts have been divided as to whether a stay on the merits of district court proceedings is discretionary or mandatory when a party has appealed the denial of a motion to compel arbitration. The Supreme Court attempted to resolve this split with its decision in 'Coinbase v. Bielski,' which resulted in a split of its own.

By Will O'Brien, Levon Golendukhin and Rocio Monzón

7 minute read

March 12, 2021 | New York Law Journal

AI Issues in International Disputes Are Here To Stay

The use of AI, and the data collection and analysis on which it frequently relies, may give rise to commercial disputes or even disputes under international law subject to international arbitration. This article discusses several examples in which AI technology can play a central role.

By Meriam Al-Rashid, William O'Brien, John Lomas and Levon Golendukhin

8 minute read