Choice of Venue in International Arbitration

The relative merits of different arbitral venues are conveyed accessibly and practically in this far-reaching survey. With contributions from prestigious practitioners from every major global seat, the book offers comparative analysis of the relative challenges arising at venues around the world, As a reliable tool during the negotiation and drafting stages, it enables a newly tactical consideration of venue, whilst providing instant answers to those in unfamiliar jurisdictions. Offering detailed analysis of a range of key venues, it addresses not only the practical reality but also the history and development in these seats, making the book both an academic and a practical investment.

• The first book to provide in-depth coverage of strategic considerations in choosing the seat of an arbitration
• Comparative analysis of twenty venues, allowing evaluation of every major global seat
• Written by a team of expert contributors with a wealth of experience in their regions
• Foreword by Julian D M Lew QC