Choosing Arbitration or Litigation in Myanmar and Vietnam: Benefits and Pitfalls of Arbitration Agreements when Compared with Local Court Litigation in Developing Legal Ecosystems - Asian Dispute Review View Choosing Arbitration or Litigation in Myanmar and Vietnam: Benefits and Pitfalls of Arbitration Agreements when Compared with Local Court Litigation in Developing Legal Ecosystems by - Asian Dispute Review Choosing Arbitration or Litigation in Myanmar and Vietnam: Benefits and Pitfalls of Arbitration Agreements when Compared with Local Court Litigation in Developing Legal Ecosystems 26 2

This article attempts to bridge the gap between transactional and dispute resolution legal practice by addressing the need for awareness by contract drafters of the scope and consequences of dispute resolution clauses in contracts. This is, in the authors’ view, particularly important where developing jurisdictions and their legal systems are involved. Myanmar and Vietnam are showcased as two practical examples of the problems that may arise.

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