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International Arbitration and Forum Selection Agreements: Drafting and Enforcing (Fourth Edition)

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International Arbitration and Forum Selection Agreements: Drafting and Enforcing is a concise, practical primer on the fundamentals of drafting and enforcing international arbitration agreements and other dispute resolution clauses.

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We are pleased to announce the publication of Gary Born's latest work on international arbitration and dispute resolution.

International Arbitration and Forum Selection Agreements: Drafting and Enforcing is a concise, practical primer on the fundamentals of drafting and enforcing international arbitration agreements and other dispute resolution clauses. Drawing on a wealth of practical experience and academic analysis, this extensively revised and expanded fourth edition offers model arbitration and forum selection clauses for international contracts and explains the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches. The book is an essential resource for any international practitioner or corporate counsel engaged in international matters.

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