When researching international commercial arbitration, keep in mind that there is no centralized source for obtaining all of the legal authorities needed.
Types of legal authorities used in international commercial arbitration:**
For more about international arbitration research methodology, consult S.I. Strong, Research in International Commercial Arbitration: Special Skills, Special Sources, 29 Am. Rev. Int’l Arb. 119 (2009)
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Max Planck Encyclopedias of International Law. This Encyclopedia is a good source for an overview of topics within international law (including private international law). Provides information on the most important treaties and other documents. Possible search terms include:
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