Maxamcorp International SL v Eurotel LLC

Maxamcorp International SL v Eurotel LLC

Maxam demonstrated a high probability of success that Eurotel breached arbitration agreements by pursuing Russian proceedings; no strong reasons were shown against granting relief; delay was justified; English court has jurisdiction and it is just and convenient to grant continued and varied anti-suit and anti-enforcement injunctions, including alternative service.

Parties
Claimant: Maxamcorp International SL; Defendant: Eurotel LLC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Arbitration Claim / Return Date Hearing on Interim Anti Suit and Anti Enforcement Injunctions
Outcome
Continued and varied interim anti-suit and anti-enforcement injunctions granted; permission for alternative service granted.
Legal Topics
Anti Suit Injunctions, Anti Enforcement Injunctions, Arbitration Agreements, Alternative Service, Assignment of Contractual Rights
Arbitration Contract Law International Commercial Law Anti Suit Injunctions Anti Enforcement Injunctions Arbitration Agreements Alternative Service Assignment of Contractual Rights

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Parties

Maxamcorp International SL

Claimant

Eurotel LLC

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Arbitration Claim / Return Date Hearing on Interim Anti Suit and Anti Enforcement Injunctions

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Eurotel breached arbitration agreements by pursuing Russian proceedings
  2. 2 Whether Maxam is entitled to continued and varied anti-suit and anti-enforcement injunctions
  3. 3 Jurisdiction of English court to grant relief

Ratio Decidendi

Maxam demonstrated a high probability of success that Eurotel breached arbitration agreements by pursuing Russian proceedings; no strong reasons were shown against granting relief; delay was justified; English court has jurisdiction and it is just and convenient to grant continued and varied anti-suit and anti-enforcement injunctions, including alternative service.

Court Disposition

Continued and varied interim anti-suit and anti-enforcement injunctions granted; permission for alternative service granted.

Orders

  • Continuation of anti-suit injunction restraining Eurotel from pursuing Russian proceedings or any other proceedings in breach of arbitration agreements.
  • Continuation and variation of anti-enforcement injunction specifically applying to the 4 March 2026 Russian Judgment.