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Does the law applicable to the contract usually determine the seat of the arbitration?

No, the applicable law to the contract and the seat of the arbitration are independent of each other when you select Paris as the seat of your arbitration, and arbitrations in Paris thus take place under a wide variety of applicable laws.


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  • Will I easily find interpreters and court reporters in Paris to assist me during my arbitration?
  • How often will I have to travel to Paris during the arbitral procedure?
  • Is there any major consideration to take into account when selecting the seat of arbitration?
  • Can I select Paris as the seat for an ad hoc arbitration?
  • Is Paris a good choice of seat for institutional arbitrations?
  • When I decide to hold an international arbitration in Paris, am I free to choose the language of the procedure and the law that will govern my contract?
  • By holding my arbitration in Paris, am I obliged to conduct the arbitral proceedings with French arbitrators and lawyers?
  • In choosing Paris as my seat of arbitration, do I guarantee the independence of my arbitrators?
  • Is there any advantage to choosing Paris as the place of arbitration for an ICSID or other arbitration between a State and a private party?
  • Can I easily find specialists in my field in Paris?
  • Does France have its own “idea” of what international arbitration means?
  • Is Paris a leading venue in terms of the number of arbitrations held over recent years?
  • Is Paris a well-regarded seat of arbitration?
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