Consent to Arbitration in Inter-State and "Mixed" Disputes

Event: Second South Pacific International Arbitration Conference: Enhancing the Rule of Law & Increasing Business Confidence in a Globalized Economy

Consent to Arbitration in Inter-State and "Mixed" Disputes

26 March 2019

Author / Speaker:

Fedelma Claire Smith, Permanent Court of Arbitration - Email the author | Other materials by the author

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Ms. Smith advised the audience on how to promote efficiency and legitimacy in arbitration proceedings, with emphasis on disputes involving states, state entities, intergovernmental organizations, or the public interest. She highlighted emerging practices in the fields of transparency, corporate social responsibility, and new forms of dispute resolution, based on the recent experience of PCA. Lastly, she pointed out the impact of party choices on the constitution of the arbitral tribunal, the choice of seat, the efficiency of the proceedings, and the enforceability of the award.

Geographical Focus:

Subregional- Pacific

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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