How significant is the seat in international arbitration?

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Status: Maintained

Jurisdictions: Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, International, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA, United Arab Emirates

This note considers the significance of the seat in international arbitration against the background of increased harmonisation of national arbitration laws and institutional rules. The concept of delocalised arbitration and the relevance of national laws are addressed.

Herbert Smith LLP

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Resource ID: 7-205-5092
Products: PLC Arbitration - England and Wales, PLC Arbitration - International, PLC Dispute Resolution, PLC US Law Department, PLC US Litigation & ADR
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