1. Deciding on the right dispute resolution process: Arbitration Justin Michaelson

2. 1.It is a truly private forum Not publicly listed. Concept of “inherent confidentiality”: Moscow City Council case.

3. 2.Provides a flexible procedure Not every dispute suits one level of regulation. Adapting to the parties’ needs.

4. 3. Choosing your own “judges” Very often, allows the parties to select their own ‘arbitrators’ Party autonomy.

5. 4.Speed of process It can be, but is not always, quicker than litigation.

6. 5.Compatibility with other methods of non-binding dispute resolution process Arbitration can easily dove-tail into other non- binding processes of dispute resolution. The “Mediator-Arbitrator”.

7. 6.Enforceable within the EU, through the exemption under Brussels Regulation 44/2001 ‘Arbitration’ agreements work more effectively than exclusive jurisdiction clauses. Strategic use of Exclusive Jurisdiction clauses. Through Transport and The Front Comor

8. 7.Facilitates the resolution of cross-border disputes International Arbitration is intended to provide a “jurisdiction-neutral” approach.

9. 8.“International” Arbitration Awards are Immediately enforceable International Arbitration awards are immediately enforceable in over 140 countries. The same is true of domestic Awards, although the regime is a little less stringent.

10. Conclusions Flexible process Judges with suitable expertise Guided by party autonomy Confidentiality