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This Practice Note sets out the law and procedure for challenging the arbitral tribunal in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). It also covers the provisions of the BVI Arbitration Act which provide for a stay of a court action (court proceedings) where the subject matter of the claim is subject to an arbitration agreement (a stay for arbitration in the BVI). The Practice Note also considers the availability anti-suit injunctive relief (anti-suit injunctions) in support of arbitration proceedings.

This Practice Note considers the recognition and enforcement of arbitral (arbitration) awards in the British Virgin Islands pursuant to the Arbitration Act 2013.

This Practice Note sets out the available interim and emergency measures in support of arbitration in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). These measures are available from both the arbitral tribunal and the court. The Practice Note also covers the recognition and enforcement of interim measures granted by a tribunal.

This Practice Note considers the principles of state immunity in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), state immunity from jurisdiction, state immunity from enforcement and immunity in the context of arbitration proceedings. It includes guidance on the status of BVI as a party to arbitration agreements. This Practice Note is written in partnership with Tameka Davis of Conyers Dill & Pearman.