The aim of this book is to provide a practical guide for contracting parties, clients, practitioners, students of international arbitration, and all users of international arbitration on the choice and designation of seats in international arbitration. The book will show that the seat of international arbitration is not only pivotal to the smooth running of the arbitration proceedings but also vital in the enforcement of any award that would be made. The book will demonstrate that if contracting parties and clients are to realise the benefits of choosing international arbitration as their mode for the resolution of their disputes care must be taken in choosing a seat for the arbitration.