International Arbitration Questions2

Question 12

The Arbitration clause in a contract that involves several commercial agreements between the parties says:

“THE PARTIES CONSENT TO SUBMIT TO ARBITRATION ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER THIS CONTRACT”.

A dispute has arisen under the contract. One of the parties argued that a tort of bribery had taken place.

Regarding the scope of arbitration clause: (YOU SHOULD CHOOSE ONLY ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW)

Arbitration regarding the tort of bribery cannot take place. Why? (in one paragraph)

Arbitration regarding the tort of bribery can take place. Why? (In one paragraph)

Question 13

What does the group of companies’ doctrine mean concerning arbitration ‘‘? (in one paragraph)

Question 14

In which instances is possible to compel non-signatories to arbitrate? (in one paragraph)

Question 15

What role does institutional arbitration rules perform with respect to non-signatory issues? (in one paragraph)

Notes:

1- Please write using your own words. So, no paraphrasing, restatement or sections of the books are allowed.

2- There is no need to headers and/or footers. ALSO NO FOOTNOTES.