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Comparative and Foreign Law

Penn State Law

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International Commercial Arbitration Law And Practice In Thailand, Parada Kaewparadai Dec 2019

International Commercial Arbitration Law And Practice In Thailand, Parada Kaewparadai

SJD Dissertations

International Commercial Arbitration is one of the essential mechanisms that support and facilitate international trade transactions, especially when the parties are from different nations. Since it is an alternative dispute resolution that provides a final and binding award that is enforceable through the national courts mostly everywhere around the world, it becomes the most popular dispute resolution for international enterprises. Arbitration has been in existence in Thai Laws for centuries, but its role has been minimal as litigation is the primary adjudicate method of the country. However, in the past twenty years, arbitration has been developing rapidly since Alternative Dispute …


Arbitration In Saudi Arabia: The Reform Of Law And Practice, Saleh Mubarak Bin Abbadi Apr 2018

Arbitration In Saudi Arabia: The Reform Of Law And Practice, Saleh Mubarak Bin Abbadi

SJD Dissertations

Arbitration, as a modern Western form of dispute resolution, has become an important feature of international commercial transactions and contracts. Saudi Arabia ratified the New York Convention and enacted a new Law of Arbitration in 2012. This dissertation evaluates arbitration in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the adoption of international standards in relevant local laws and court practices. The dissertation also considers the weight of Saudi laws, traditions, and social values to gauge the extent to which arbitration as practiced can be integrated into the Saudi legal system.

The dissertation highlights the necessity of cultivating a supportive environment for arbitration in …