Julio César Betancourt was admitted to the practice of law in 2001. He obtained his Master's in International Business Law from University College London, specializing in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management, and International Arbitration. Julio César is the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators' Head of Research and Academic Affairs. He is currently pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Salamanca.
`This is no ordinary liber amicorum. A constellation of the brightest stars in the firmament of international commercial arbitration has shone new light on a comprehensive selection of contemporary problems.' Professor Derek Roebuck, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies `This is a rich collection of contributions on all aspects of international arbitration from authors pre-eminent in the field. It is a worthy celebration of CIArb's Centenary.' Michael Collett QC, 20 Essex Street `This is a valuable contribution to the world's trove of arbitral wisdom - from an elegant foreword through the kidnapped arbitrator (it is a more exciting world than you might think!) - to the comprehensive review of how construction conflict resolution has evolved, there is much here to interest, to enjoy, and from which to learn.' John Tackaberry QC, 39 Essex Chambers `This fine collection of essays delivers what some other international arbitration texts only promise: you really will learn something new from each of the meticulously edited, eminently readable chapters. A fitting 100th-birthday tribute to the CIArb.' Simon Nesbitt QC, Maitland Chambers `With this collection of leading international arbitration players writing - from specialized experience - on this collection of issues, this liber amicorum will be defining indeed. Congratulations to the CIArb.' Lucy Reed, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer `The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators celebrates its 100th anniversary with a book that is a tribute to the great contribution that it has made to the progress and development of international dispute resolution in a time of renewed challenges. Defining Issues in International Arbitration provides a fascinating perspective on the contemporary issues facing arbitration and is an extremely valuable source of inspiration on how they should be addressed. Any practitioner or scholar should read it.' Alexis Mourre, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration