The impact of regulatory initiatives on the development of arbitration in Latin American and Iberian countries

This study report examines the impact of regulatory and legislative initiatives on the development of arbitration in Ibero-American countries. Available in English and Spanish, iIt highlights the increasing popularity of arbitration as an effective means of resolving conflicts amid the need for foreign investment and the continuing process of globalisation. The study also addresses that with the growing impact of arbitration, there is also increasing regulatory pressures seeking to strengthen, or in some cases restrict, arbitration practices.

Through a comprehensive analysis of responses from members of the Latin American and Iberian (LAI) Regional Chapter of the ICC Institute of World Business Law, the study identifies key trends, challenges and opportunities affecting arbitration. Significant legislative proposals in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala and Peru are assessed for their potential implications on the arbitration landscape.