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Expansion of Discovery in International Construction Arbitration

W Stephen Dale

November 2012

A paper presented to the International Construction Law Conference held in London on 24th September 2012

W Stephen Dale looks at how discovery issues are dealt with in the most common institutional forms of international arbitration in construction and infrastructure cases. He assesses the trend towards an increase in the scope of discovery, in part encouraged by domestic traditions within the USA, considering what impact this might have on the attractiveness of arbitration generally.

Procedural Orders and Preliminary Meetings in International Construction Arbitration

Richard Harding QC

October 2012

A paper presented to the International Construction Law Conference held in London on 24th September 2012

Procedural orders are often not given the attention they deserve, Richard Harding begins. It is essential that the procedure is carefully though through at an early stage and appropriate directions given. He goes on to consider the steps that should be taken, including practical recommendations.