International Arbitration
International arbitration is the default way to resolve cross-border commercial and investment disputes, because it offers a neutral forum and awards enforceable in ~170 countries under the New York Convention. Leading institutions include the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, and — for investor-state cases — ICSID.
Parties choose a seat, rules, and language, and specialized counsel handle everything from the arbitration clause to enforcement. It's the backbone of global commerce dispute resolution.
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International Arbitration — questions answered
What is international arbitration?
A private process for resolving cross-border disputes before a neutral tribunal under institutional rules (ICC, LCIA, SIAC, ICSID) or ad hoc. Awards are enforceable in most countries under the New York Convention.
What is the seat of arbitration?
The legal home of the arbitration — the jurisdiction whose courts supervise it and whose law governs the procedure. It's distinct from the physical venue where hearings happen.
How are international arbitration awards enforced?
Through the 1958 New York Convention, which requires courts in ~170 member states to recognize and enforce foreign arbitral awards, with only narrow exceptions.
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