Why Scotland for Arbitrations?

Why should parties to a dispute select to come to Scotland to have their Arbitration heard? There are many reasons and the ones we shall not mention are the usual tourist ones of whisky, hills, heather, kilts and haggis - although they are available if you wish to partake of them!

Scotland is a signatory to the UNCITRAL rules. This means that international arbitrations can be undertaken in Scotland and the decree arbiteral enforced in over 125 co-signatory countries.

When contracts have been formed under the substantive laws of other jurisdictions, the Arbitration can be carried out in that law. Because the Arbitration is taking place in Scotland it does not mean that Scots Law needs to be applied.

Scotland is ideally situated for international arbitration

Access
Several international airports offer regular scheduled flights to the main European and North American centres of business and commerce. Further intercontinental connections can via London and other European airports.

Facilities
Scotland offers a very wide choice of venues suitable for conducting arbitrations. Glasgow, the commercial and industrial industry centre, and Edinburgh, the capital and financial centre, are only 70km apart. They have all the facilities one expects of great European cities, and these are provided within attractive and compact surroundings, and without the stress usually associated with urban environments. As well as the cities, there are numerous locations in the outstanding scenery within easy reach of the main centres.

Recreation

It is not only Scots who claim that Scotland is the most beautiful country in the world. There is an unparalleled choice of hotel accommodation available, many fine restaurants, and a tradition of hospitality, which is a national way of life. Cultural, sporting and recreational facilities are high quality and abundant.

Quality of Life

Scotland offers a setting for international arbitration's where it is still possible to experience some of life's higher values, now becoming all to rare- peace, friendliness, courtesy and integrity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Scotland has a large resource of lawyers and business people with experience in international arbitration.
Disputes in arbitration are also supported by an efficient administration, through the Scottish Council for international Arbitration, among others. These factors expedite procedures and focus areas of dispute, and when combined with Scotland's lower overheads, well-priced accommodation and ease of travel, make arbitration in Scotland extremely cost effective.

COMMERCIAL EXPERTISE

Edinburgh is a financial centre of international importance, second only to London in the U.K., and managing the largest portfolio of funds in Europe. Glasgow is Scotland's industrial powerhouse, and was European City of culture 1990. Aberdeen is the acknowledged European oil capital. Perth is the home of the U.K. 's largest insurance company… The commercial flair and professional acumen available in Scotland is immense and embraces every area of business.