The dispute settlement mechanism (hereinafter DSM) has the functions of ensuring the stability of the global economy, making trade relations more secured and predictable and maintaining the multilateral system. It also plays certain roles in multilateral trade negotiations. Because of the...

The WTO contract is essentially a government contract with important repercussions on private parties` interests. WTO Members enjoy wide discretion when it comes to regulating the way in which private interests will be represented; the WTO contract itself imposing only an obligation to perform the...