Overview
Steptoe partners Steve Davidson and Michael Baratz were interviewed on the LexTalk World podcast. The podcast meets with various legal leaders across the industry. In this episode, Steve and Michael discuss the challenges of enforcing judgments and arbitration awards against sovereign nations, highlighting strategies for navigating sovereign immunity, tracing assets, and executing global recovery efforts. They draw on major cross-border disputes, including a landmark recovery involving Venezuela, they share practical guidance on structuring treaty protections, conducting upfront due diligence, and building enforcement mechanisms before disputes arise.
