ICC Dossiers Volume 11

The Application of Substantive Law by International Arbitrators examines issues which may arise when international arbitrators apply the rules of a national legal system.

During arbitral proceedings, parties expect arbitrators to apply the law they have chosen. Unlike a state judge or domestic arbitrator applying his own law however, international arbitrators must gather the necessary information about the contents of the applicable law. Furthermore, they are frequently faced with complex questions such as:

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