Reflections On 2021 International Arbitration Survey: Adapting Arbitration To A Changing World

Introduction

The flexible, dynamic and continuously evolving nature of international arbitration has been severly tested throughout the past year. Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, the arbitral community has adopted novel solutions to respond to these changing demands and circumstances in a timely and efficient manner.

The School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary University of London, recently released its 2021 Survey Report in partnership with White & Case.¹ The survey report constitutes the 12^th edition of the empirical survey focusing on International Arbitration and was conducted in two phases. Phase 1 was undertaken through an online form, completed by over 1200 participants. Phase 2 is the product of interviews with over 198 participants spanning across 39 countries and 53 cities. This article outlines and critically assesses important facets of the report.