TDM Call for Papers: "Arbitration in the Middle East - Expectations and Challenges for the Future"
13 June 2014
Update March 2015: TDM 2 (2015) - Arbitration in the Middle East: Expectations and Challenges for the Future published.
The volume of international business either in the Middle East or with a Middle Eastern element is increasing and many of the contracts being used provide for arbitration. While arbitration ("tahkim" in Arabic) has long-standing religious and cultural roots in the Middle East, there are a number of differences and tensions between the Western perception of arbitration and certain Islamic legal principles.
Craig Shepherd and Mike McClure issue this call for papers seeking contributions for a TDM Special to be published later this year entitled "Arbitration in the Middle East - expectations and challenges for the future". The Special will look at some of the differences between the Western and Middle Eastern perceptions of arbitration, and will also consider expectations for the future. Some potential topics include: (a) the legislative framework to support arbitration, including new arbitration laws and regional arbitral centres; (b) whether the modern concept of arbitration can resolve Shari'a disputes; (c) the role public policy should play in relation to judicial involvement with the arbitral process and enforcement or arbitral awards; (d) whether arbitral processes or arbitral laws could or should be reformed so that arbitration better suits the needs of today's Middle Eastern users; and (e) claims under international investment treaties arising out of regional regime change, particularly in North Africa. Contributions can focus on one or a number of countries and comparative pieces referencing a number of jurisdictions would be welcome.
Editors
 Craig Shepherd Herbert Smith Freehills LLP |
 Mike McClure Herbert Smith Freehills LLP |
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