Formerly published by Sweet & Maxwell as Law & Practice of International Commercial Arbitration , this leading commentary on international commercial arbitration is both academic and pragmatic, a book for students as well as for arbitrators and lawyers experienced in the field. Based on the four authors’ extensive personal experience as counsel and arbitrators, it covers the entire arbitration panorama, and provides practitioners with tips and tools on how to avoid common pitfalls in drafting arbitration agreements, conducting proceedings and enforcing awards. Fully updated, with substantially increased coverage of international case law, in particular from the United States, the new edition is a must-have book for anyone with an interest or practice in the evolving field of international commercial arbitration. The leading authority on the law and practice of international arbitration Provides a distilled statement of procedural best practice for international arbitrations conducted worldwide Written by leading practitioners and rich with references to significant arbitrations and recent decisions from the world’s leading arbitral jurisdictions Provides the reader with practical answers to problems commonly encountered in international arbitration Renowned for its clear and concise approach to complex issues Widely used by practising lawyers, arbitrators and courts around the world
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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An overview of international arbitration The agreement to arbitrate Applicable laws The establishment and organisation of an arbitral tribunal Powers, duties, and jurisdiction of an arbitral tribunal Conduct of the proceedings The role of national courts during the proceedings Arbitration under investment treaties The award Challenge of arbitral awards Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards Appendix A. UNCITRAL model law on international commercial arbitration (1985) with amendments as adopted 2006 Appendix B. The New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (1958) Appendix C. The Washington Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (1965) excerpts Appendix D. UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules Appendix E. ICSID Rules for the Institution of Conciliation and Arbitration Proceedings and ICSID Arbitration Rules Appendix F. ICC Rules of Arbitration Appendix G. ICDR International Arbitration Rules Appendix H. LCIA Arbitration Rules Appendix I. UNCITRAL Notes on Organizing Arbitral Proceedings (checklist) Appendix J. IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Commercial Arbitration Appendix K. IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration.