This article introduces the Permanent Court of Arbitration by reference to its history, mandate, services and rules and procedures for arbitration. It draws particular attention to potential users to the importance of reaching clear agreement as to procedure at the outset of the reference. The article is an edited version of an HKIAC Lunchtime Talk entitled First Skirmishes: Setting the Stage on Procedural Details at the Outset , which was delivered on 4 December 2012.
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