A Practical Guide to International Arbitration in London

Preface

This book was conceived to fill a gap. There are many books on international arbitration law and several specifically relating to English arbitration law, but most tend to address the subject in detail and are largely aimed at a specialist audience. Yet with the proliferation of international arbitration there are many lawyers who are newcomers to the field who need to know about international arbitration in London. How do such lawyers advise a client who suddenly appears in their office with a contract containing a London arbitration clause? What should they do next, tactically and otherwise? What does the process involve? How do they avoid the pitfalls?

Those not necessarily familiar with international arbitration include litigation ...