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Global Voice Group SA v. Republic of Guinea (D.C. Circuit 25-7033)

Global Voice's telecom payment dispute with Guinea, with US proceedings on confirmation of an arbitral award and recognition of a related French judgment.

  • International commercial arbitration
  • Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards
  • Setting aside arbitral awards
Industry type
Telecommunications, computer programming, consultancy, computing infrastructure, and other information service activities

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  1. 18 July 2019Arbitration

    18 July 2019Arbitration

    Arbitral Award in Global Voice Group SA v. Republic of Guinea

    Decision summary
    The arbitral tribunal found that the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Guinea and the Republic of Guinea failed to perform their obligations under the Partnership Agreement and awarded Global Voice more than $21 million in damages, plus fees and costs.

    6 years, 10 months and 11 days later · 2507 days

  2. 29 May 2026United States

    29 May 2026United States

    Decision of the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in the case 25-7033 dated 29 May 2026

    Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit

    Case no.
    25-7033
    Decision summary
    The D.C. Circuit vacated the dismissal of Global Voice Group SA's claim to confirm the arbitral award and remanded that claim for further proceedings. It affirmed dismissal of the claim seeking recognition of the foreign court judgment.

    Participants

    Global Voice Group SA
    Republic of Guinea
    Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit

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