Webber Wentzel Secures High Court Order In Arbitration-Related Disclosure Matter
Webber Wentzel secures High Court order on arbitration disclosure in cross-border MV Smart proceedings.
Webber Wentzel secures High Court order in arbitration-related disclosure matter
The leading South African law firm, Webber Wentzel successfully represented parties in proceedings concerning the MV Smart, resulting in a significant judgment from the High Court of South Africa. The Court ordered the owners and underwriters of the vessel to disclose documents and records from English law arbitration proceedings to Transnet National Ports Authority, relating to arbitrations involving the owners, charterers, and cargo interests.
The ruling carries important implications for the scope of confidentiality in arbitration, particularly where parties to English arbitration proceedings are engaged in related foreign court proceedings. It provides valuable clarity for navigating complex, cross-border disputes and reinforces the balance between arbitration confidentiality and disclosure obligations in multi-jurisdictional contexts.
The Webber Wentzel team advising on the matter comprised Gavin Fitzmaurice (Managing Partner), Andre October (Partner), Sheena Dias (née Makan) (Partner), Katlego Bulala (Associate), Micaela Bebington (Candidate Attorney), Wesley Swartz (Candidate Attorney), and Jacques Botma (Candidate Attorney), with extensive support from the firm’s Fusion team.
Webber Wentzel is a leading, full-service South African law firm that has been providing legal expertise and innovative solutions for over 150 years. The firm serves clients across the African continent, with primary offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
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