Previous ed.: International commercial arbitration, 1999.

Includes index.

What is arbitration and how does it differ from other forms of dispute resolution -- The legal infrastructure of international arbitration -- The significance of the labels "international" and "commercial" -- Legal significance: "international" character -- "Commercial' nature -- The role of state courts in relation to arbitration -- Choosing between arbitration and court proceedings -- Making arbitration work -- Applicable laws and rules -- The arbitration agreement -- ADR in international arbitration -- The commencement of the arbitration and the appointment of the arbirtral tribunal -- The jurisdiction, powers, and obligations of the tribunal -- The proceedings -- Awards -- Recognition or enforcement of awards -- challenging or resisting enforcement of awards -- Investment treaty arbitration.

"International Arbitration: A Handbook, 3rd edition, guides the reader to the relevant laws and rules, and provides an overview of the most important legal and practical matters for each stage of the arbitration process. It focuses on the arbitration agreement; the commencement of an arbitration and appointment of the tribunal; the jurisdiction, powers and obligations of the tribunal; what must be done to achieve an effective procedure; and the arbitration award, its recognition and enforcement, and grounds for challenge. The third edition brings the handbook right up to date with entirely new chapters on two rapidly developing fields: ADR and investment treaty arbitrations. Greater emphasis is given to the ICSID arbitrations. Recent developments are covered, including new cases and legislation, and new institutional rules. Particular attention is given to the increasingly controversial subject of confidentiality in arbitration, and to of the practical implications of use of information technology in arbitration. The rules of the leading arbitral institutions are considered, including the ICC, LCIA, AAA/ICDR, and CIETAC.