The Principles And Practice Of International Co... May 2026

The arbitration clause is legally distinct from the main contract. Even if the underlying contract is found to be void or terminated, the agreement to arbitrate remains valid so the dispute can still be resolved.

The Seat is the legal home of the arbitration (e.g., London or Singapore). Its laws govern the procedure and the court's power to intervene. The Venue is simply where the hearings physically take place. The Principles and Practice of International Co...

Parties can appoint arbitrators with specific technical or industry knowledge (e.g., oil and gas, maritime law, or intellectual property). The arbitration clause is legally distinct from the

An arbitral tribunal has the legal authority to rule on its own jurisdiction. If a party claims the arbitrators have no power to hear the case, the arbitrators themselves—not a court—usually decide that question first. Its laws govern the procedure and the court's

The subject (often associated with the seminal textbook by Redfern and Hunter) covers the primary mechanism for resolving cross-border business disputes.