What range of issues does an arbitration lawyer typically cover in private practice?
NB: The issues vary depending on whether the lawyer plays the role of counsel or arbitrator. What is inherent to international arbitration in general is the wealth of sectors practitioners are exposed to during the course of their careers in the field. Arbitration lawyers also get a good overview of comparative law, considering the variety of jurisdictions, applicable law, and place of arbitration. For counsel, client management can sometimes be challenging as clients are more often than not located in a third country. Regular telephone and video conferences are required in order to keep in touch. Ideally, someone on the team should speak the same language as the client or even be from the same country in order to overcome any cultural discrepancies. File management is also a challenge and requires a good electronic and hard copy filing system. Arbitration is often document heavy, with numerous documents being exhibited in voluminous submissions. The use of indices is therefore crucial
