Commercial Arbitration in the Portuguese-Speaking World: Opportunities and Challenges

Abstract

This article discusses how Portuguese-speaking countries may take advantage of the linguistic and cultural bond that unites them to create an arbitration market. Apart from Brazil and Portugal, arbitration is still almost nonexistent in the Portuguese-speaking world. This article discusses the advantages that could result from a serious investment in international commercial arbitration by these countries and the challenges they face.

Keywords: Portuguese-speaking countries, international commercial arbitration