Challenging or defending an ICAC award
Applications to set aside awards of the ICAC in Ukrainian courts on the limited grounds the law allows, and defending your award when the other side challenges it.
Travel to Ukraine
Not required
Typical timeline
2–6 months
Format
Legal agreement signed remotely
Language
Updates in English
Overview
When an award can be challenged
An ICAC award is final, and courts do not review the merits again. A challenge is possible only on narrow grounds, such as an invalid arbitration agreement, lack of proper notice or a breach of public policy, and within three months.
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You were not properly notified of the arbitration
02
The tribunal decided matters outside the agreement
03
The award conflicts with Ukrainian public policy
04
The other side is challenging your award
Your options
Challenge, defend or appeal
01
Application to set aside
A court application to annul the award on statutory grounds.
Usually 2–4 months
01
Defence of the award
Responding to the other side's challenge and protecting enforcement.
Usually 2–4 months
01
Appeal
Appealing the court's ruling on the challenge.
Usually 2–4 months
How it works
How a challenge moves forward
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Consultation
We review your situation and confirm the right route.
01
Legal agreement
You sign remotely; we confirm the scope and fee in writing.
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Grounds review
We assess whether statutory grounds exist.
01
Application or response
We file the application or the response.
01
Hearing
We represent you in court.
What we need from you
Documents from the arbitration
- The arbitral award
- The arbitration agreement
- The case file and correspondence with the ICAC
- Evidence of the procedural violation
Scans are enough to start. We tell you if any document needs an apostille or translation, and arrange it if you prefer.
Related services
Often handled together
Enforcing ICAC awards
Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in Ukraine and abroad.
Challenging arbitral awards
Applications to set aside ICAC awards and defending awards against challenges.
Interim measures in arbitration
Securing claims and freezing assets in support of arbitration.
FAQ
What clients ask before filing
Not covered here? Ask an attorney directly during your consultation.
Does a challenge stop enforcement?
Which court decides on the challenge?
What are the grounds for setting aside?
Can the court review the merits of the dispute?
What is the deadline to challenge an ICAC award?
Let's put an end to the uncertainty.
Tell us about your matter. An experienced attorney will review it and lay out your options — clearly and in English. We always see the matter through to the end.
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