Drafting Arbitration Agreements

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

Drafting Arbitration Agreements

26 March 2019

Author / Speaker:

Peter McQueen, Independent Arbitrator - Email the author | Other materials by the author

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Mr. McQueen said that arbitration agreements form part of the "bargain" agreed between parties to a contract and evidence the terms of such agreement. Such terms must be drafted in clear, unambiguous language and adapted to the particular needs of the parties. Thus, those drafting arbitration agreements need to understand how they work in the context of the international arbitration system, the relevant international conventions, and the model and national laws.

Geographical Focus:

Subregional- Pacific

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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