A Practical Guide to International Arbitration in London

With the development of international arbitration globally and London as a leading arbitration centre, the need for knowledge of the subject extends to a wider legal audience. A Practical Guide to International Arbitration in London takes a pragmatic look at how to run an international arbitration with a London seat. It explores on a stage-by-stage basis the tactical, procedural and legal issues that need to be considered in an international arbitration in London from the perspective of the arbitral process, including its relationship with the support given by the English courts. The book also examines the role of the English courts in assisting foreign arbitrations.

Hilary Heilbron Q.C. is a barrister practising both international arbitration and commercial litigation from Brick Court Chambers, London. In addition to acting as an advocate and giving legal advice, she regularly sits as an arbitrator.She is a Deputy High Court Judge and is an accredited mediator. She is a former Chairman of the City Disputes Panel and former Vice-Chair of the International Litigation Committee of the IBA.Previously, she was Chairman of the London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association and of the International Practice Committee of the Bar Council.Hilary Heilbron is currently a Vice Chair of the Litigation Committee of the International Law Section of the ABA and has written and spoken extensively on various aspects of international arbitration and cross-border litigation.