Global Enforcement Efforts
Steven K. Davidson of Steptoe LLP, representing the companies, told Law360, “We will continue to litigate against Zimbabwe until its claim is fully paid. Their arbitral award and Zambian judgment were recently recognized in Canada. We will continue similar efforts in other jurisdictions, as well as the United States, until fully paid.”
Zimbabwe’s counsel declined comment. Amaplat and Amari are represented by Steptoe LLP, while Zimbabwe and related parties are represented by GST LLP.
The case, now framed as the Zimbabwe Immunity Feud hearing, could redefine the interplay between sovereign immunity and arbitration enforcement in U.S. courts, with implications for international commercial disputes worldwide.
