Practitioner's Handbook On International Arbitration And Mediation- 2nd Edition

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ISBN-13: 978-1-933833-03-3 / ISBN-10: 1-933833-03-3

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART ONE: ARBITRATION

Chapter I.1
INTRODUCTION: WHY ARBITRATE
by Andreas F. Lowenfeld

1.01   Overview
1.02   Selecting a Forum
1.03   Selecting the Arbitrators
1.04   Selecting the Applicable Law
1.05   Enforcing the Award
1.06   Other Claimed Advantages
1.07   Conclusion.

Chapter I.2
DRAFTING AN ENFORCEABLE ARBITRATION CLAUSE
by Daniel M. Kolkey and Richard Chernick

2.01   Introduction
2.02   The Scope of the Clause
2.03   The Rules Governing the Arbitration
2.04   The Number of Arbitrators
2.05   The Method of Appointment of the Arbitrators
2.06   The Place of the Arbitration
2.07   The Language of the Proceedings
2.08   Discovery
2.09   Interim Relief
2.10   Choice of Law
2.11   Judicial Review
2.12   Currency of the Award
2.13   Attorney Fees
2.14   Sovereign Immunity
2.15   Conclusion
Appendix of Arbitration Clauses

Chapter I.3
HOW TO COMMENCE AN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
by Stephen R. Bond and Abby Cohen Smutny

3.01   Introduction
3.02   General Considerations before Commencing Arbitration
3.03   Procedures for Commencing an International Arbitration
3.04   Selecting Arbitrators
3.05   Enforcement of Arbitral Agreements
3.06   Simultaneous Commencement of Arbitration and Litigation

Chapter I.4
SELECTING THE SITE FOR ARBITRATION
by James H. Carter

4.01   Introduction: The Importance of the Site
4.02   Factors to Weigh in Selecting a Site
4.03   Sites to Consider and Their Legal Frameworks
4.04   How Arbitral Institutions Can Help Select a Site

Chapter I.5
PROCEDURAL ISSUES TO CONSIDER 
by David W. Rivkin

5.01   Introduction
5.02   International Arbitration Rules
5.03   Pre-Hearing Conferences
5.04   Discovery
5.05   Pre-Hearing Motions
5.06   Choice-of-Law Considerations
5.07   Interim Orders
5.08   Witness Statements and Expert Reports

Chapter I.6
PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CONDUCTING THE HEARING
by John Tackaberry

6.01   Introduction
6.02   The Use of Institutional Rules at the Hearing
6.03   The Preliminary Hearing
6.04   Factual Evidence
6.05   Expert Evidence
6.06   Documents in the Witness Box
6.07   Witness Annotations in Evidence
6.08   Closing Submissions
  Time-Controlled Hearings
Appendix 1 — Sample Template for a Hearing
Appendix 2 — Chess Clock Arbitrations

Chapter I.7
THE AWARD
by Lucy Reed, Eric Schwartz and Jonathan Sutcliffe

7.01   In General
7.02   Formal Requirements and Components of an Award
7.03   Drafting the Award
7.04   Deliberations of the Arbitrators
7.05   Dissenting Opinions
7.06   Awards of Costs
7.07   Corrections, Interpretations, and Additional Awards
7.08   Notification and Deposit of the Award
7.09   Special Requirements

Chapter I.8
ENFORCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRAL AWARDS UNDER THE NEW YORK CONVENTION
by Steven L. Smith

8.01   Introduction
8.02   The Convention’s Background
8.03   How the Convention Encourages Enforcement of Awards
8.04   Procedures and Prerequisites for Enforcement
8.05   Defenses to Enforcement
8.06   Practical Issues Regarding Enforcement

Chapter I.9
BECOMING AN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATOR: QUALIFICATIONS, DISCLOSURES, CONDUCT, AND REMOVAL
by Richard M. Mosk and Tom Ginsburg

9.01   In General
9.02   Appointment Practices
9.03   Qualifications of Arbitrators
9.04   Independence and Impartiality
9.05   Role of the Party-Appointed Arbitrator
9.06   Disclosure Requirements
9.07   Objections and Challenges
9.08   Resignation, Removal and Replacement of Arbitrators
9.09   Communications with Parties
9.10   Relations with Other Arbitrators
9.11   Arbitrator Liability
9.12   Compensation and Financial Issues
9.13   Conclusion.

PART TWO: MEDIATION

Chapter II.1
INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION BASICS
by Robert B. Davidson

1.01   Introduction
1.02   What is Mediation?
1.03   Advantages and Disadvantages of Mediation as a Settlement Process
1.04   Distinctive Issues when Mediating International Business Disputes
1.05   Arbitrators Settling Cases
1.06   Mediators Acting as Arbitrators
1.07   Working with an Interpreter
1.08   Drafting an International Mediation Clause

Chapter II.2
INITIATING AN INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION
by Robert B. Davidson

2.01   Introduction
2.02   Note Regarding Conciliation versus Mediation in International Mediation
2.03   How International Mediation is Initiated
2.04   Institutional Organizations that Offer Mediation
2.05   Case Value and Selection of the Administrator for the Mediation
2.06   Maintaining the Mediator’s Neutral Role through an Administrator
2.07   Selecting the Mediation Rules
2.08   Selecting the Mediator
2.09   Rules of Confidentiality
2.10   Selection of Language to be Used in the Mediation..
2.11   Selection of Site of the Mediation
2.12   Conclusion.

Chapter II.3
REPRESENTING CLIENTS IN MEDIATIONS
by Robert B. Davidson

3.01   Overview of Attorneys’ Roles in Mediations
3.02   Advising the Client about the Mediation Option
3.03   Negotiating Agreement to Mediate with the Other Attorney
3.04   Preparing for the Mediation Sessions: Preparing the Case
3.05   Preparing for the Mediation Sessions: Preparing the Client
3.06   Representing the Client in the Mediation Sessions: Pre-mediation Conference
3.07   Representing the Client in the Mediation Sessions: The Formal Mediation Session
3.08   Representing the Client in the Mediation Sessions: Post Sessions
           

PART THREE: SELECTED COUNTRIES

Chapter III.1
CANADA
by Edward C. Chiasson

1.01   Political and Legal Overview
1.02   Legal Context for International Arbitration
1.03   Summary of International Arbitration Laws Adopted by the Provinces and Territories
1.04   Arbitral Institutions in Canada
1.05   Arbitration Activities and Training
1.06   Judicial Trends.
1.07   Practical Issues in Conducting an Arbitration in Canada...
1.08   NAFTA and ICSID Arbitrations: A Comparison and Some Observations
Appendix “A”

Chapter III.2
CHINA
by Peter S. Caldwell

2.01   Introduction
2.02   Sources of Arbitration Law in China
2.03   Arbitration Commissions
2.04   Requirement for Local Counsel
2.05   Commencing an Arbitration
2.06   Practical Considerations for Conducting the Arbitration
2.07   Conciliation and Mediation
2.08   Arbitration Awards
2.09   Recourse Against Awards, Recognition and Enforcement

Chapter III.3
HONG KONG
by Peter S. Caldwell

3.01   Introduction
3.02   Arbitration Law in HongKong and Conventions
3.03   Institutional Arbitration Institutions and Ad Hoc Arbitration in Hong Kong
3.04   Counsel in Arbitration in HongKong
3.05   Commencing an Arbitration
3.06   Practical Considerations for Conducting the Hearing
3.07   Conciliation and Mediation
3.08   Costs
3.09   Arbitration Awards
3.10   Recourse Against Awards
3.11   Recognition and Enforcement of Awards

Chapter III.4
ENGLAND
by Arthur L. Marriott

4.01   Introduction
4.02   Arbitration and the Courts
4.03   International Developments in the Harmonisation of Arbitration Law
4.04   English Practice and Modern Arbitration Rules
4.05   Some Words about Discovery
4.06   Use of Counsel in Arbitration
4.07   Statutory Reform in England
4.08   Details of the Statute
4.09   Awards
4.10   Enforcement of Awards
4.11   Major Arbitral Institutions
4.12   Conclusion

Chapter III.5
FRANCE
by Philippe Sarrailhe

5.01   Introduction and Definitions
5.02   Sources of French International Arbitration Law
5.03   Arbitral Institutions in France
5.04   Need for Local Counsel
5.05   Arbitration Agreement
5.06   Arbitrators and Arbitral Tribunal
5.07   Arbitral Proceedings
5.08   Arbitral Award
5.09   Review Procedures

Chapter III.6
GERMANY
by Dr. Patricia Nacimiento

6.01   Introduction: Arbitration in Germany
 6.02   Arbitration Law in Germany
6.03   Conciliation and Mediation
6.04   Institutional and Ad Hoc Arbitration in Germany
6.05   Commencing an Arbitration
6.06   Applicable Law
6.07   The Arbitration Proceedings
6.08   Specific State Court Proceedings in Support of Arbitration
6.09   The Award
6.10   Recourse Against an Award
6.11   Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards

Chapter III.7
JAPAN
by Steven L. Smith and Scott Nonaka

7.01   Introduction
7.02   Arbitration Laws and Conventions
7.03   Arbitral Institutions in the Country
7.04   Judicial Involvement in the Arbitral Proceedings
7.05   Practical Considerations Governing Selection of the Arbitrator
7.06   Practical Considerations for Conducting the Hearing
7.07   Formalities for the Award
7.08   Review and Enforcement of Awards

Chapter III.8
SWEDEN
by Kaj Hober

8.01   Introduction
8.02   Arbitration Laws and Conventions
8.03   Arbitral Institutions in the Country
8.04   Requirement of Local Counsel
8.05   Judicial Involvement in the Arbitral Proceedings
8.06   Practical Considerations Governing Selection of the Arbitrator
8.07   Governing Law for Arbitrations in Sweden
8.08   Practical Considerations for Conducting the Hearing
8.09   Formalities for the Award
8.10   Review of Awards

Chapter III.9
SWITZERLAND
by Dr. Paolo Michele Patocchi

9.01   Sources of Swiss Arbitration Law—Swiss Arbitral Institutions
9.02   The Scope of Application of the Law on International  Arbitration           
9.03   The Arbitration Agreement
9.04   Requirements for Counsel Appearing in Arbitration Proceedings and Court Proceedings Related to Arbitration
9.05   Commencing an Arbitration in Switzerland
9.06   Conduct of Arbitrators and Challenge of an Arbitrator
9.07   Arbitral Procedure
9.08   The Award
9.09   Setting Aside Proceedings in Switzerland
9.10   Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Switzerland

TOPICS ON CD ROM

Code of Conduct

The International Bar Association (IBA) Rules of Ethics for International Arbitrators.
The IBA Rules on Taking Evidence in International Commercial Arbitrations
American Arbitration Association (AAA) Code of Ethics for Arbitrators
AAA/ABA Model Standards for Mediators
CEDR Code of Conduct for Mediators

International Arbitration and Mediation Rules

ICC Mediation Rules
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Rules of Procedure for the Institution of Conciliation and Arbitration Proceedings (Institution Rules).
The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) Arbitration Rules.
UNICTRAL Arbitration Rules.
UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration.
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration Rules.

National Arbitration Laws

Canada
British Columbia Commercial Arbitration Act, R.S.B.C 1996, c.55
British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 233
British Columbia Foreign Arbitral Awards Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 154
Ontario Arbitration Act, 1991
Ontario International Commercial Arbitration Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9

China
Arbitration Law of the People’s Republic of China

England
Arbitration Act 1996 (of England).

France
Code of Civil Procedure Book Four.  Arbitration (L’Arbitrage) (Decree No. 81-500 of May, 1981, J.O. May 14, 1981).

Germany
German Arbitration Law of 1998. 
Book Ten of the Code of Civil Procedure

Hong Kong
Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance Chapter 341

Japan
Arbitration Law (Law No. 138 of 2003)

Sweden
The Swedish Arbitration Act of 1999 (SFS 1999:116)

Switzerland
Swiss Private International Law Act of December 18, 1987

United States
The United States Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C).

National Arbitration and Mediation Rules

Canada
ADR Chambers Arbitration Rules
ADR Chambers International Arbitration Rules
ADR Institute of Canada, Inc. National Arbitration Rules
BCICAC International Commercial Arbitration Rules of Procedure
CCAC General Commercial Arbitration Rules and Model Clause
CCAC International Arbitration Rules and Model Clause

China
Arbitration Rules of the Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC)
China International Economic And Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) Arbitration Rules

Germany
DIS Arbitration Rules 1998

Hong Kong
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) International Arbitration Rules

Japan
Japan Commercial Arbitration Association Commercial Arbitration (JCCA) Rules.

Sweden
International Arbitration Rules of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC).

Switzerland
Swiss Rules of International Arbitration (Swiss Rules)

United States
International Arbitration Rules of The International Center for Dispute Resolution/American Arbitration Association
International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution Rules for Non-Administered Arbitration

International Treaties & Conventions
Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and Nationals of Other States.
Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration.
Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, New York, June 10, 1958.

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