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More Reasons to Arbitrate in the Big Apple

Stephen P. Younger, a partner with Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, writes: While the major international arbitration centers each have their own unique geographical and legal features, New York has a singular combination of stable and well-established law, a vast reserve of legal talent, and an extensive network of ancillary and support resources. New York’s reputation as a neutral and impartial jurisdiction also bears emphasis when considering it in relation to other potential venues, given those factors, along with other aspects of the legal infrastructure, ranked highest among attributes corporations consider when choosing an arbitral venue.

The Interplay of Restrictive Covenants, Preliminary Injunctions and Arbitration