Premium article - May 06, 2014
Sebastian Perry interviews Karl-Heinz Böckstiegel about his long career as an international arbitrator, what he thinks about recent efforts to regulate counsel conduct, and the future of investment treaties. In a legal career spanning 50 years, German arbitrator Karl-Heinz Böckstiegel has acquired a reputation for formidable efficiency. He's often listed among the top 10 busiest arbitrators on high-value cases, most commonly in demand as tribunal chair. As the originator of "the Böckstiegel Method"...
Premium article - March 26, 2014
An event in Houston saw US arbitrator Charles N Brower interviewed by his son about his long career in international arbitration, his response to critics of the system, and his legacy. Benjamin Jones, an associate at Jones Day in San Francisco, reports.