The purpose of the discussion is to contribute material and experience regarding
contract clauses the construction of which has proven to be raise issues, clauses that are meant to be interpreted literally, clauses that are likely to be read in light of the governing law, etc. The panelists will discuss, among others things, the circumstances
under which these clauses are drafted and the expectations of the drafters when they insert them into the contract. The event is part of a series of workshops organized around the world, including in Oslo, Rome, Paris, London, Sao Paolo, and
Singapore. It is part of an empirical research project, which analyzes whether international contracts are construed uniformly in arbitration, or whether legal traditions play a role even where the framework is an international one.
Following the panel discussion, there will be ample time for a Q&A session involving
the audience.