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The role of the court during an arbitration

9.1

Will the court in your jurisdiction stay proceedings and refer parties to arbitration if there is an arbitration agreement?

Greece

Dracopoulos & Vassalakis LP

Answer ... Yes, provided that one of the parties demands it.

For more information about this answer please contact: Manolis Perakis from Dracopoulos & Vassalakis LP

9.2

Does the court in your jurisdiction have any powers in relation to an arbitration seated in your jurisdiction and/or seated outside your jurisdiction? What are these powers? Under what conditions are these powers exercised?

Greece

Dracopoulos & Vassalakis LP

Answer ... Domestic courts are involved in the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards according to the relevant international treaties, in matters regarding the tribunal and in matters related to the challenge of an award (see question 10.1).

For more information about this answer please contact: Manolis Perakis from Dracopoulos & Vassalakis LP

9.3

Can the parties exclude the court's powers by agreement?

Greece

Dracopoulos & Vassalakis LP

Answer ... The court’s powers which are established by law cannot be excluded by agreement of the parties.

For more information about this answer please contact: Manolis Perakis from Dracopoulos & Vassalakis LP

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