Before you take the plunge. International arbitration - Part 3. First come, first served? The court's views on anti-suit injunctions

In this, the third part of our mini series on international arbitration, we look at when parties might issue proceedings in their home courts, and what the options are if they do.

Before you charge in - part 2. Governing law and jurisdiction - how to save yourself a headache at the outset

Any contract of substance, and certainly one with an international element, should contain both a governing law and a jurisdiction clause. Consider the following tips on what to think about when drafting these clauses.

London calling? - ECJ judgment delivered in West Tankers

The European Court of Justice has now delivered its decision in Allianz SpA v West Tankers Inc. It endorses the Advocate-General's Opinion.

Dealing with Madoff

The publicity surrounding the Madoff scandal is set to increase. With the Serious Fraud Office investigation now underway in the UK, it is increasingly likely that investors will seek to recover their losses from financial institutions.

Enforcing foreign judgments

Your client wants to sue an English company in the US. But will the defendant participate? What if they do not? Will any ensuing judgment be enforceable?

In, out, shake it all about - where are we on choice of law in Rome 1?

All businesses entering into international transactions should be aware of changes on the horizon affecting choice of law in contract.

Letters of Request: obtaining evidence in England and Wales

Do you need to obtain oral or documentary evidence from a company or an individual in England or Wales? Do you know what sorts of evidence you can obtain? Can you force a witness to answer your questions? Having trouble finding a witness?

Arbitration Agreements - are they as secure as you think they are?

Much is often made about arbitration as a preferable alternative to litigation as a form of dispute resolution. Its confidentiality, its flexibility and the relative ease with which arbitration awards can be enforced abroad are some of the cited benefits.

The Wragge & Co balloon debate

And who says dispute resolution can't be fun? Watch the video to find out who was top dog!

Rome II - Thinking ahead