Ethical Standards in International Arbitration: Considering Solutions to Level the Playing Field
By , February 8, 2012
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The differing interpretations of professional codes of conduct throughout the world can lead to unfair proceedings in international arbitration. The author argues that the different national legal systems in which lawyers are trained creates points of divergence in ethics, which can lead to unfair advantages. The article suggests international standards, a checklist approach in which the parties establish standards, and initiative by tribunals in procedural conference as potential solutions.
