This book takes a "real world" approach to international litigation practice, providing practical advice that can be readily implemented. Authored by thirty-one seasoned contributors, this book is an excellent resource. No other text covers in detail the practical skills and strategies required for a practitioner to succeed in this distinctive practice area. Part One discusses the essentials, including communicating with foreign clients, understanding civil law vs. common law systems, and more. Part Two addresses the strategic decisions and practice tools necessary to successfully initiate, defend, and conclude a transnational case. Part Three covers special problems and tribunals.