The conduct of the parties in international arbitration: the current state of play

The conduct of party representatives is being – and will continue to be – increasingly scrutinised in international commercial arbitration. This article provides insight into key international ethical rules and guidelines (including the sanctions available for misconduct), assesses the current state of play and outlines ideas to improve the state of play to ensure that party representatives are held accountable for their actions and to protect the fair and effective resolution of disputes.