This Reed Smith newsletter on international arbitration appears as summer beckons. It is addressed to privilege in international arbitration, a subject that is never far from the lips of lawyers. It is a subject that throws up remarkable complexity when applied within the context of international arbitration.
We have not sought to be comprehensive in this newsletter; that would be impossible to achieve. We have instead asked our global lawyers to give insight into how matters of privilege are treated in their jurisdictions within an international arbitration context. The insights are drawn together in the editorial. We hope that the contributions and editorial will be thought-provoking.
It is a feature of international arbitration that it can, in many ways, fashion its own way in commercial life. It is precisely that feature which enables it to remain relevant and current to best serve its users. Where privilege is concerned, perhaps it is time to put down some anchors and fashion a simplified framework in the best traditions of the rule of law and the furtherance of clarity for all stakeholders.
As we prepared this edition of the newsletter, the IBA announced a task force that has been given the remit to work on the subject of privilege in international arbitration. The IBA and Reed Smith would no doubt consider each other timely and topical. Time will tell if that is a generally held view.
We hope that you enjoy this edition of our newsletter.
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