Part III Dispute Resolution and Political Risk, Ch.8 Arbitration Procedure

Subject(s):

UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules — Production of documents — Appointment of arbitrator — Foreign Direct Investment

Chapter 8 provides an overview of international arbitration procedure—both under arbitration treaties and contractual arrangements. Coverage includes ad hoc arbitration under the auspices the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), and institutional arbitration under ICSID, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and the LCIA. Other topics covered include drafting the arbitration clause, pre-arbitration procedures, and other procedural aspects of international arbitration, such as notification of a dispute, request for arbitration, default of a party, appointment of arbitrators, splitting the case into phases, drafting and issuing the award, challenge of awards, and enforcement of awards.