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Is this jurisdiction a party to the New York Convention?

Yes.

What is the approximate time required to register and enforce a foreign arbitration award if unopposed?

Approximately 2-14 months.

What is the approximate time required to register and enforce a foreign arbitration award if opposed?

Approximately 4-14 months.

What is the approximate cost of registering and enforcing a foreign arbitration award (including court fees and other disbursements) if unopposed?

Court fees of USD 280. Court fees are in addition to fees payable for legal advice and assistance.

What is the approximate cost of registering and enforcing a foreign arbitration award (including court fees and other disbursements) if opposed?

Court fees are charged of USD 280. Court fees are in addition to fees payable for legal advice and assistance.

Legal fees will depend on the work performed by the legal representatives but the Swedish Bar Association's Code of Conduct for lawyers provides that legal fees must be reasonable.

Are there any unusual difficulties in enforcing a foreign arbitration award?

Foreign awards are generally recognized and enforced in Sweden unless there is a ground for refusal in e.g. in the New York Convention or in the Swedish Arbitration Act.

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