IA Fundamentals - 4. International Arbitration Agreement (I)

• Author: Mao Mengtao,Guo Shining
• Date: 16 July 2020
• Published date: 16 July 2020
• Citation: jd0039
• Subject Matter: Dispute Resolution & Litigation

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IA Fundamentals | 4. International Arbitration

Agreement (I)

By King & Wood Mallesons on July 16, 2020

Authors: Guo Shining, Mao Mengtao, Dispute Resolution, King and Wood Mallesons

Editor’s Note: As enterprises are increasingly engaged in international trade and

investment, international arbitration is recognized as the preferred option in the face of

cross-border disputes. However, international arbitration, which differs from domestic

arbitration with complex procedures, often put parties unfamiliar with its rules in an

inherent disadvantage. King & Wood Mallesons’ international arbitration teams are

located in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of

China, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, London, Madrid, Brussels, Dubai, Tokyo, New York and

Silicon Valley. KWM International Arbitration Fundamentals is co-hosted by King & Wood

Mallesons’ China and Australia international arbitration teams. The purpose of the

program is to share knowledge and experience on international arbitration, including

international commercial arbitration and investment arbitration, from the perspective of

experienced lawyers. Hopefully it will benefit parties engaged in international arbitration.

Please comment with any suggestions or ideas.

Arbitration agreement is the cornerstone of international commercial arbitration which

records the parties’ consent to submit the dispute for arbitration. Such consent is the

prerequisite for the smooth progress of arbitration proceeding and the recognition and

enforcement of arbitral awards.