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Understanding the role of in-house legal teams in arbitration

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Published on: 14 May 2014

Published by a LexisNexis Arbitration expert

Table of contents

What role can in-house legal teams play in arbitrations?
What are the benefits of having in-house counsel for arbitration?
What are the common challenges facing in-house teams dealing with arbitration?
Are we seeing growth in this area?
What should lawyers/businesses consider in relation to in-house arbitration?

Article summary

In-house analysis: As arbitration continues to gain favour in the business world, how can in-house legal teams make the most of this form of dispute resolution? Nassif BouMalhab, partner in Clyde & Co’s Middle East dispute resolution group, looks at how in-house legal teams can assist in the running of a successful arbitration.

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