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International Arbitration Survey Gathers Pace

London, May 20, 2010 ... A major survey on international arbitration by the School of International Arbitration at Queen Mary University London (QMUL), sponsored by global law firm White & Case, is canvassing the views of in-house counsel in key markets worldwide.

This year's survey, entitled "Choices in International Arbitration", will consider the key factors that influence corporate choices about international arbitration. In doing so, the survey revisits and expands upon some of the themes of the first survey conducted by QMUL in 2006 which examined corporate attitudes towards arbitration.

The 2010 survey aims to have an extended geographical reach to consider international arbitration in some of the emerging markets and will include the following themes:

Policies about arbitration: whether organizations have policies in place regarding the dispute resolution mechanisms to be incorporated into their contracts and how they implement those policies.
Choice of law governing the substance of the dispute, the seat of arbitration and arbitration institution: the main reasons why respondents choose the key aspects of an arbitration including legal considerations, commercial factors, convenience, neutrality and proximity to evidence and witnesses.
Selecting arbitrators: key attributes for arbitrators, concerns regarding arbitrator performance and proposals for increased transparency.
Confidentiality: the importance organizations place on confidentiality and how corporate expectations interact with increasing challenges to confidentiality.
Effectiveness: how proactive corporate choices seek to maximise the benefits of arbitration and minimize the pitfalls including concerns regarding cost and delay.

"Arbitration is the dispute resolution method of choice in cross-border transactions and broadening our research into emerging markets and industry sectors will help to take our previous very well received surveys yet another step further," commented Professor Loukas Mistelis, Director of the School of International Arbitration at QMUL.

The survey questionnaire can be accessed at http://www.arbitrationonline.org/survey and corporate counsel are strongly encouraged to participate. Those who wish to contribute have until the end of June to complete their responses. The report is expected to be launched at the IBA in Vancouver in autumn 2010.

"The survey will provide significant insight, not now available, into current trends in international arbitration and how the use of arbitration has developed in recent years, particularly in some of the emerging economies. The views of corporate counsel towards international arbitration, particularly in respect of the factors that drive their choices and confidentiality, will be of certain interest to all those within the community," commented Paul Friedland, head of White & Case's global international arbitration group.

About the School of International Arbitration
The School of International Arbitration was established in 1985 as part of the Centre for Commercial Studies to promote advanced teaching and research in the law and practice affecting international arbitration. Today the School is widely acknowledged as the leading teaching and research centre on international arbitration in the world. Almost all its courses are at post-graduate level. In its 25 year existence the School has had over 2,000 students from over 80 countries all over the world.

About Queen Mary, University of London
Queen Mary, University of London is one of the UK's leading research-focused higher education institutions with some 15,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Amongst the largest of the colleges of the University of London, Queen Mary's 3,000 staff deliver world class degree programmes and research across 21 academic departments and institutes, within three sectors: Science and Engineering; Humanities, Social Sciences and Laws; and the School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Queen Mary is ranked 11th in the UK according to the Guardian analysis of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, and has been described as 'the biggest star among the research-intensive institutions' by the Times Higher Education.

About White & Case
White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with 36 offices in 25 countries. Among the first US-based law firms to establish a truly global presence, we provide counsel and representation in virtually every area of law that affects cross-border business. Our clients value both the breadth of our global network and depth of our US, English and local law capabilities in each of our regions and rely on us for their complex cross-border transactions, arbitration and litigation provided by our global practices. Whether in established or emerging markets, the hallmark of White & Case is our complete dedication to meeting the business priorities and legal needs of our clients.

Contact:
Ian Kitts
EMEA Media Relations & Corporate Communications Mgr, White & Case
+44 (0) 20 7532 2857

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Expertise International Arbitration Lawyers Paul Friedland Locations London	International Arbitration Survey Gathers Pace London, May 20, 2010 ... A major survey on international arbitration by the School of International Arbitration at Queen Mary University London (QMUL), sponsored by global law firm White & Case, is canvassing the views of in-house counsel in key markets worldwide. This year's survey, entitled "Choices in International Arbitration", will consider the key factors that influence corporate choices about international arbitration. In doing so, the survey revisits and expands upon some of the themes of the first survey conducted by QMUL in 2006 which examined corporate attitudes towards arbitration. The 2010 survey aims to have an extended geographical reach to consider international arbitration in some of the emerging markets and will include the following themes: Policies about arbitration: whether organizations have policies in place regarding the dispute resolution mechanisms to be incorporated into their contracts and how they implement those policies. Choice of law governing the substance of the dispute, the seat of arbitration and arbitration institution: the main reasons why respondents choose the key aspects of an arbitration including legal considerations, commercial factors, convenience, neutrality and proximity to evidence and witnesses. Selecting arbitrators: key attributes for arbitrators, concerns regarding arbitrator performance and proposals for increased transparency. Confidentiality: the importance organizations place on confidentiality and how corporate expectations interact with increasing challenges to confidentiality. Effectiveness: how proactive corporate choices seek to maximise the benefits of arbitration and minimize the pitfalls including concerns regarding cost and delay. "Arbitration is the dispute resolution method of choice in cross-border transactions and broadening our research into emerging markets and industry sectors will help to take our previous very well received surveys yet another step further," commented Professor Loukas Mistelis, Director of the School of International Arbitration at QMUL. The survey questionnaire can be accessed at http://www.arbitrationonline.org/survey and corporate counsel are strongly encouraged to participate. Those who wish to contribute have until the end of June to complete their responses. The report is expected to be launched at the IBA in Vancouver in autumn 2010. "The survey will provide significant insight, not now available, into current trends in international arbitration and how the use of arbitration has developed in recent years, particularly in some of the emerging economies. The views of corporate counsel towards international arbitration, particularly in respect of the factors that drive their choices and confidentiality, will be of certain interest to all those within the community," commented Paul Friedland, head of White & Case's global international arbitration group. About the School of International Arbitration The School of International Arbitration was established in 1985 as part of the Centre for Commercial Studies to promote advanced teaching and research in the law and practice affecting international arbitration. Today the School is widely acknowledged as the leading teaching and research centre on international arbitration in the world. Almost all its courses are at post-graduate level. In its 25 year existence the School has had over 2,000 students from over 80 countries all over the world. About Queen Mary, University of London Queen Mary, University of London is one of the UK's leading research-focused higher education institutions with some 15,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Amongst the largest of the colleges of the University of London, Queen Mary's 3,000 staff deliver world class degree programmes and research across 21 academic departments and institutes, within three sectors: Science and Engineering; Humanities, Social Sciences and Laws; and the School of Medicine and Dentistry. Queen Mary is ranked 11th in the UK according to the Guardian analysis of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, and has been described as 'the biggest star among the research-intensive institutions' by the Times Higher Education. About White & Case White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with 36 offices in 25 countries. Among the first US-based law firms to establish a truly global presence, we provide counsel and representation in virtually every area of law that affects cross-border business. Our clients value both the breadth of our global network and depth of our US, English and local law capabilities in each of our regions and rely on us for their complex cross-border transactions, arbitration and litigation provided by our global practices. Whether in established or emerging markets, the hallmark of White & Case is our complete dedication to meeting the business priorities and legal needs of our clients. Contact: Ian Kitts EMEA Media Relations & Corporate Communications Mgr, White & Case +44 (0) 20 7532 2857