Challenging an ICAC award in Ukraine — legal support for complex arbitration cases
When and why to initiate the annulment of an arbitral award by the International Commercial Arbitration Court (ICAC) at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry When the award was rendered with procedural violations When a party was not properly notified or denied an opportunity to present its case When the dispute fell outside the scope of the arbitration agreement When the award violates the public policy of Ukraine When the arbitral proceedings did not comply with the arbitration agreement or applicable law When a party lacked legal capacity at the time of the agreement Important: Ukrainian courts do not review ICAC awards on the merits. A clear legal strategy focused solely on the permitted grounds for annulment is essential. How a lawyer supports the process of setting aside an arbitral award. 1. Legal analysis of annulment grounds. We conduct an in-depth review of the arbitral award, arbitration agreement, case materials, and procedural history. 2. Preparation of the annulment application to the Court of Appeal. We prepare a well-grounded application referencing: The Law of Ukraine on International Commercial Arbitration The Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine The New York Convention (1958) The Vienna Convention (in case of commercial contracts). 3. Representation in court. We provide full legal support: Drafting all procedural documents
Participating in hearings
Presenting arguments in court
Preparing a strategy for possible review by the Supreme Court. Why work with us. Extensive experience in challenging ICAC awards and enforcing foreign judgments
Working with both Ukrainian and foreign clients
Deep understanding of Ukraine's public policy and court approaches
Mastery of the nuances that may justify annulment of an ICAC award
Arbitration is our core specialization. We have published extensively on arbitration law and procedure. Service cost and timelines. ndividual pricing based on complexity, volume of documents, and jurisdiction
Hourly billing or fixed fee options available
Average processing time for an application: up to 3 months. Frequently asked questions (FAQ).Can I challenge the ICAC award just because I believe it is wrong?No. Courts do not review ICAC awards on the merits. Only legally defined grounds are valid.
Can I file an application if I was not notified of the hearing?Yes, if it is proven that the notification was not duly served.
If the contract was signed during wartime, is that a ground for annulment?No. However, war may be a force majeure element that indirectly affects your legal position but not the award itself.