International Business Arbitration

Author: Institute of International Commercial Arbitration, China
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Publish Date: 1998-06-01
Features: This book primarily focuses on commercial arbitration in London and Hong Kong, especially the revolutionary changes brought about by the UK Arbitration Act 1996 and the Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance (Amendment) 1996. Arbitration tribunals in these two places are frequently encountered by domestic business professionals. Like the author's other books, this one emphasizes practicality, aiming to equip readers with the confidence to face arbitration proceedings in London and Hong Kong without hesitation or confusion after studying it. Importantly, this book is not only a guide to arbitration legal practice and techniques but also a detailed introduction on how to win in the "civilized battle" of today's international trade. This book primarily focuses on commercial arbitration in London and Hong Kong, especially the revolutionary changes brought about by the UK Arbitration Act 1996 and the Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance (Amendment) 1996. It is not only a book on arbitration legal practice and techniques but also a detailed introduction on how to win in the "civilized battle" of today's international trade. The book consists of fourteen chapters, including: the nature and advantages of arbitration; arbitration agreements; basic types of arbitration; arbitration procedures; qualifications and regulation of arbitrators; commencement and limitation periods of arbitration; advancing arbitration; costs and interest; consolidated arbitration; evidence, and more.