With the globalisation of trade, companies and investors want to select a neutral forum and a reliable legal mechanism for the settlement of their disputes. There are several reasons why arbitration is especially suited for resolving international disputes. First, international arbitration promotes neutrality. National courts are commonly considered to have an inherent national prejudice when called to resolve international disputes. Differently, international arbitration gives the parties an opportunity to choose a 'neutral' place for the resolution of their disagreement and to choose a 'neutral' tribunal, providing a level playing field for the disputants.