Overview
- The judge denied YPF’s bids to intervene in post-judgment proceedings, to halt discovery under res judicata, and to block collection efforts targeting company assets.
- YPF must produce emails, WhatsApp messages and other internal communications, and the parties must file a joint letter within 15 days outlining any remaining discovery disputes.
- Plaintiffs aim to enforce a US$16.1 billion first‑instance judgment that reports estimate has grown to about US$18 billion with accrued interest.
- A Second Circuit stay continues to pause any turnover of 51% of YPF shares while Argentina briefs its appeal, with filings due in late September.
- A three‑judge Second Circuit hearing is set for October 29 to hear Argentina’s appeal and cross‑appeals, including Burford’s challenge related to YPF’s treatment in the case.