Abstract

This article explores the implications and the impact of the composition of trade dispute panels on decision-making on global trade at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The main questions raised are: Would it influence the panels' decision to have adjudicators with or without a Law background? How much is the WTO Secretariat influencing the case-by-case analysis and outcome of adjudications? The article focuses on International Trade Dispute Settlement Adjudicators, who do not possess a Law degree. Special emphasis is given to members of ad-hoc ...