One of the most acclaimed aspects of international arbitration is its neutrality, but charges of bias in international arbitration are frequent. Arbitrators constituting an international tribunal must be independent and free from any bias. In case of doubt, any party can challenge the independence of an arbitrator after being appointed. Bias can be real, which […]
States That Are Not Parties To The New York Convention
The Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, typically called the New York Convention, entered into force on 7 June 1959 and is the bedrock of modern arbitration. This international convention requires courts of the 149 contracting States, to give effect to arbitration agreements and to recognize and enforce arbitration awards in all other […]