Chapter 1 Some Relevant Aspects of the English Legal System and Practice
Introduction
This chapter is principally directed to those who are not familiar with the English legal system and its practices and procedure. It focuses on five separate aspects of the English legal system and practice by way of background to the other chapters in this book, namely:
- the court system;
- the split profession and its relevance to international arbitration;
- civil procedure;
- the Arbitration Act 1996; and
- European Community law.
The Court System
When a foreigner thinks of the English courts he or she pictures a barrister in a wig and gown and a sense of Dickensian grandeur. Nothing could be further from the truth, certainly for those involved in international arbitration. ...
Get A Practical Guide to International Arbitration in London now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
