International arbitration

摘要

National rules dictate levels of confidentiality and privacy in arbitration cases. ELINOR CROWTHER of Pinsent Masons sounds a warning about regional inconsistency.rnOne of the factors thatrnparties should consider when agreeing how to resolve disputes is where and how they should be determined. Should it be in local courts, through arbitration, or some other method?rnMatters for consideration include confidentiality and privacy. Do those concerned wish to have their disputes in courts, where members of the public (including competitors) can attend, or do they wish to deal with them privately, where they, their lawyers, witnesses and arbitrators are the only people to see the process?