· The second issue of Migalhas on International Arbitration picks up where the first issue left off: analyzing distinct issues from around the world in the field of international arbitration.
· First, Olexiy Kostromov of Clifford Chance in Ukraine offers an insightful look at the legal and practical challenges facing the enforcement of arbitration agreements and awards in Ukraine. His analysis provides an insider’s view of the court system while also providing an overview of some of the issues arising from Ukrainian law.
· Second, Fernando Mantilla-Serrano of Shearman & Sterling in Paris ruminates on arbitrator independence in the increasing public forum of arbitral awards. He provides a concise overview of the challenges facing arbitrator independence with suggestions on how to provide greater assurances to arbitration observers on the quality of the arbitrators involved in international arbitral proceedings.
· Finally, Richard Lorenzo and Kristen Foslid of Hogan Hartson in Miami chronicle recent developments in the enforcement of arbitration agreements in the Florida courts. For this important arbitration situs, it appears courts are increasingly favoring the enforcement of arbitration clauses, choosing to enforce clauses using the word "may."
· The authors provide a complete yet brief review of the topic. This second issue builds on Migalhas’ tradition of timely, helpful updates on legal developments, and we encourage readers to contact us with any developments in their home countries. With over 70,000 readers, we trust that the Migalhas network can provide a wide-ranging overview of topics.