Vicentin S.A.I.C. v Nacadie Comercial S.A. (Supreme Court of Justice of Uruguay 101/2024)

Procedural record

1. 12 November 2021England

   12 November 2021England

   GAFTA arbitral award in Vicentin S.A.I.C. v Nacadie Comercial S.A.

   Decision summary

   The award ordered Nacadie Comercial S.A. to pay Vicentin S.A.I.C. US$168,750 with 6% annual interest from 22 November 2019, US$34,990 with 6% annual interest from 18 December 2019, and £8,688.75 in arbitration costs and expenses.

   Participants

   Vicentin S.A.I.C.

   Nacadie Comercial S.A.

   2 years, 3 months and 10 days later · 832 days

2. 22 February 2024Uruguay

   22 February 2024Uruguay

   Decision of the Supreme Court of Justice of Uruguay in the case 101/2024 dated 22 February 2024

   Supreme Court of Justice of Uruguay

   Decision summary

   The Supreme Court of Justice of Uruguay recognized and granted enforcement of the GAFTA arbitral award rendered in England in favor of Vicentin S.A.I.C. against Nacadie Comercial S.A., finding that the arbitration agreement, tribunal jurisdiction and constitution, notice and opportunity to defend, finality of the award, and international public policy requirements were satisfied. It remitted the proceedings to the competent court of first instance after assignment by the ORDA, without a special award of costs.

   Participants

   Vicentin S.A.I.C.

   Nacadie Comercial S.A.

   Supreme Court of Justice of Uruguay

   Authorities cited

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