In a recent 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia overturned a $475 million award by the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) in the case of Doraleh Container Terminal v Republic of Djibouti. The court has required Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan to demonstrate its authority to represent Doraleh Container Terminal SA before proceeding with enforcement of the arbitral award.
This ruling raises significant questions about the representation in the protracted Dubai-Djibouti port dispute. The full article detailing the decision and its implications can be accessed here.