Cross Examination in International Arbitration – Thailand
Conducting a cross examination in an international arbitration proceeding is like conducting a cross examination in a domestic arbitration or trial, but there are some differences. International arbitrations, by definition, involve witnesses, arbitrators, and parties from different countries. Adopting a more civil and polite tone is almost always the best approach when you are representing a...
Effective and Persuasive English Language Advocates for Disputes in Thailand
International arbitration is the best way to resolve cross border disputes. If the arbitration is conducted by a truly international arbitration institute, such as the Singapore International Arbitration Centre or the Thailand Arbitration Centre (THAC), the arbitration can be conducted in English, provided the arbitrator and counsel are capable of handling the proceedings in English. And this...
Practical Tip on Arbitration Clauses for Thailand that Allows You to Have Your Cake and it Too.
There is little dispute that international arbitration is the best way to resolve cross-border disputes. A 2018 International Arbitration Survey carried out by Queen Mary University of London in partnership with the White & Case law firm demonstrates that international arbitration is the accepted and expected means of resolving cross border disputes. The survey reports that 97% of the...
International Arbitration in Thailand – A Work in Progress
Thailand has made some progress on international arbitration, but it’s still a work in progress. Thailand has, for example, made it possible for foreign representatives and arbitrators to conduct and participate in arbitration proceedings in Thailand, but some restrictions on foreign representatives and arbitrators remain.
Judicial hostility towards arbitration awards against governmental...