The Liberal Interpretation of Defective Arbitration Clauses in International Commercial Contracts: A Sensible Approach?

Focuses on the approach adopted by the English courts to the interpretation of arbitration clauses in commercial contracts. Highlights the peculiarities of the arbitration clause and considers how leading commentators in international arbitration address interpretation. Notes the restrictive attitude to interpretation in certain other jurisdictions and suggests that a more restrictive approach is warranted before the English courts.