Summary

Petitioner Equipav S.A. Pavimentacao, Engenharia e Comercio Ltda. seeks an order confirming a June 3, 2019, arbitration award against Silmar Roberto Bertin and nonparty Heber Participacoes SA. Equipav has also moved to confirm an order of attachment as to Bertin's assets located in this District. Bertin has moved to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction or, in the alternative, for a stay. For the reasons stated below, Equipav's petition to confirm the arbitration award and motion to confirm the attachment will be granted, and Bertin's motion to dismiss or for a stay will be denied.

New York Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards.