THE LONDON STEAM-SHIP OWNERS’ MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION LTD v THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN (THE “PRESTIGE”) (NO 3)

[2020] Lloyd's Rep. IR Plus 30

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Henshaw

Arbitration – Third-party claims – Direct action against insurer – Binding effect of arbitration clause – Conditional benefit doctrine – State immunity – Application for appointment of arbitrator – Anti-suit injunctions and damages – Arbitration Act 1996, sections 18, 48 and 66 – State Immunity Act 1978, sections 3 and 9 – Senior Courts Act 1981, sections 37 and 50.