The Principles and Practice of International Commercial Arbitration
Third Edition

This book explains how and why arbitration works. offering comprehensive coverage of the basic requirements, including recent changes in arbitration laws, rules, and guidelines.

Margaret L. Moses (Author)

9781107151871, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 6 April 2017

432 pages
23.5 x 15.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.81 kg

Review of previous edition: 'This book is a recommended purchase for practitioners and law students who are new to the field of international commercial arbitration, and who would like to grasp the basics in an affordable and accessible treatise. For those who practice in this field every day, with the very reasonable purchase price, this book is a worthwhile investment as a summary of the basic principles of international commercial arbitration.' Lucy Martinez, Senior Associate, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Arbitration has become the dispute resolution method of choice in international transactions. This book provides the reader with immediate access to understanding the world of international arbitration, explaining how and why arbitration works. It provides the legal and regulatory framework for international arbitration, as well as practical strategies to follow and pitfalls to avoid. It is short and readable, but comprehensive in its coverage of the basic requirements, including the most recent changes in arbitration laws, rules, and guidelines. The third edition includes new sections on state to state arbitration, the role and power of the arbitrator, reform efforts in international investment treaties, transparency in international arbitration and third party funding. In the book, the author includes insights from numerous international arbitrators and counsel, who tell firsthand about their own experiences of arbitration and their views of best practices. Throughout the book, the principles of arbitration are supported and explained by the practice, providing a concrete approach to an important means of resolving disputes.

1. Introduction to international commercial arbitration
2. The arbitration agreement
3. Drafting the arbitration agreement
4. Applicable laws and rules
5. Judicial assistance for arbitration
6. The tribunal
7. The arbitral proceedings
8. The award
9. Attempts to set aside an award
10. Enforcement of the award
11. Investment arbitration.

Subject Areas: Arbitration, mediation & alternative dispute resolution [LNAC5]