The research question
How is the validity of an arbitration agreement assessed, and how can the parties’ chosen dispute resolution mechanism be made sufficiently clear? The topic brings together substantive and procedural questions in international commercial arbitration.
Three lines of inquiry
First, consent: form, content and scope. Second, the chosen procedure: tribunal formation, the institution’s role and the distinction between institutional and ad hoc arbitration. Third, the effect of an award: court supervision, recognition and enforcement.
Working with sources
The website’s materials refer to Russian legislation, international sources and specific court decisions. Links allow a reader to compare a commentary with the underlying legal text.
General information. The applicable legal framework depends on the particular dispute, seat and enforcement country.