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Preface
About the Editors
About the Contributors

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 & 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 & 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 
§ 6.09 Time-Controlled Hearings 
Appendix 1 -- Sample Template for a Hearing 
Appendix 2 -- Chess Clock Arbitrations 

Chapter I.7 THE AWARD

by 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 & 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 

Chapter I.10 RESEARCH IN INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION: A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

by S.I. Strong

§ 10.01 Introduction
§ 10.02 The Central Importance of Research and Written Advocacy in International Commercial Arbitration
§ 10.03 How It's Done – Research Sources and Strategies in International Commercial Arbitration
§ 10.04 Going Forward

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 Sessions 
§ 3.08 Representing the Client in the Mediation Sessions: Post Sessions 

CHAPTER II.4 MEDIATING DISPUTES IN CHINA

by Meg Utterback

§ 4.01 Introduction
§ 4.02 History Rooted in Confucianism 
§ 4.03 Nature of a Chinese Mediation 
§ 4.04 What to Expect as a Foreign Party
§ 4.05 Recent Legalization of Mediation
§ 4.06 Types of Mediation in China
§ 4.07 Mediation Institutions
§ 4.08 Mediation in Hong Kong and Singapore
§ 4.09 Conclusion

PART THREE SELECTED COUNTRIES

CHAPTER III.1 CANADA

by J. Brian Casey, Christina Doria & Yeniva Massaquoi

§ 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 
Appendix "A"

CHAPTER III.2 CHINA

by Brenda Horrigan & Felix Hess

§ 2.01 Introduction 
§ 2.02 Features of Arbitration Law in China
§ 2.03 Requirement for Local Counsel
§ 2.04 Commencing an Arbitration
§ 2.05 Practical Considerations for Conducting the Arbitration 
§ 2.06 Arbitration Awards 
§ 2.07 Recognition and Enforcement and Setting Aside of Arbitral Awards 

CHAPTER III.3 HONG KONG

by Peter S. Caldwell

§ 3.01 Introduction 
§ 3.02 Arbitration Law in Hong Kong and Conventions 
§ 3.03 Institutional Arbitration Institutions and Ad Hoc Arbitration in Hong Kong 
§ 3.04 Counsel in Arbitration in Hong Kong 
§ 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 & 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 and Revocation Proceedings against an Arbital Award Made in Switzerland
§ 9.10 Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Switzerland 

CHAPTER III.10 UNITED STATES

by Jeffrey H. Dasteel

§ 10.1 Introduction
§ 10.2 The Law Governing International Arbitration in the United States
§ 10.3 Determining Whether an Arbitration Agreement or Award is an International Arbitration under United States Law
§ 10.4 Compelling an International Arbitration in the United States
§ 10.5 Jurisdiction: Court or Arbitrator
§ 10.6 Competence-Competence in the United States
§ 10.7 Concurrent Jurisdiction in the United States
§ 10.8 Matters outside the Scope of International Arbitration in the United States
§ 10.09 Selection of Arbitrators and Disqualification Rules/Procedures
§ 10.10 Advocates Not Licensed to Practice at the Seat of the Arbitration
§ 10.11 The Effect of U.S. Style Litigation on the Practice of International Arbitration in the United States
§ 10.12 Differences in Hearing Procedures 
§ 10.13 Challenging and Enforcing International Arbitration Awards in the United States
§ 10.14 Conclusion

Index

TOPICS ON CD ROM

Code of Conduct

American Arbitration Association (AAA) Code of Ethics for Arbitrators

AAA/ABA Model Standards for Mediators

CEDR Code of Conduct for Mediators

The International Bar Association (IBA) Principles of Conduct for the Legal Profession (2011)

The IBA Rules on Taking Evidence in International Commercial Arbitrations (2010)

The IBA Rules on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration (2004)

International Arbitration and Mediation Rules

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Rules of Arbitration (2012)

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Rules of Procedure for the Institution of Conciliation and Arbitration Proceedings (Institution Rules)

JAMS International Arbitration Rules (2011)

JAMS International Mediation Rules (2011)

The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) Arbitration Rules (1998)

UNICTRAL Arbitration Rules (2010)

UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration (2006)

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration Rules (2009)

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 (Decree 2011-48 of 13 January 2011)

Germany

German Arbitration Law of 1998

Book Ten of the Code of Civil Procedure

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance Chapter 609

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

Code of Civil Procedure, Part 3, Domestic Arbitration

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) Administered Arbitration Rules (2008)

Japan

Japan Commercial Arbitration Association Commercial Arbitration (JCAA) Rules

Sweden

International Arbitration Rules of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) (2010)

Switzerland

Swiss Rules of International Arbitration (Swiss Rules)(2006)

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

JAMS International Mediation Rules

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

About the Editors:

Richard Chernick is Managing Director of JAMS’ National Arbitration Practice. Mr. Chernick has conducted hundreds of large and complex arbitrations and mediations employing various rules and before all major administering institutions, both nationally and internationally. He is Past Chair of the Dispute Resolution Section of the American Bar Association (ABA); Founding President of the College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA); Founding Chair of the ADR Committee of the State Bar of California; Advisor to the ABA’s drafting committee for the Revised Uniform Arbitration; Past President of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, and past Chairman of the Board of Dispute Resolution Services, Inc., the dispute resolution program of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Mr. Chernick was a Partner with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher (1977 1994) where he specialized in commercial litigation and domestic and international arbitration.

Daniel M. Kolkey is a Partner in the San Francisco office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher a member of the Litigation Department, Co-Chair of the Appellate and Constitutional Law Practice Group and Vice-Chair of the Crisis Management Practice Group. Mr. Kolkey returned to the firm in November 2003 after five years as an Associate Justice on the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, in Sacramento. He served as an adjunct professor of law, teaching international arbitration, at McGeorge School of Law from 2001-2004, served as legal affairs secretary and counsel to California Governor Pete Wilson from 1995 through 1998, was an Arbitrator on the bi-national panel for the U.S. Canada Free Trade Agreement from 1990 to 1994; served as President of the Los Angeles Center for International Commercial Arbitration from 1990 through 1994; was appointed by the Governor in 1992 to the California Law Revision Commission, where he served as Chair in 1994; was an associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London from 1986 to 1994; and served as chair of the International Law Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association from 1991 to 1992. Mr. Kolkey has represented parties in both ad hoc and institutional international arbitrations, including those under the auspices of the Iran United States Claims Tribunal, the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Barbara Reeves Neal , Esq. is a full time Arbitrator and Mediator affiliated with JAMS, The Resolution Experts based in Los Angeles. She has conducted dozens of large and complex arbitrations and mediations employing various rules and before many administering institutions, both nationally and domestically. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and of the Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators. A graduate of the Harvard Law School, she was previously an attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice and a partner with the international law firms of Morrison & Foerster and Paul Hastings. She has lectured at a number of universities and at numerous bar association programs on the subject of international arbitration and mediation.

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Contributing Authors Include:

Stephen R. Bond
Peter S. Caldwell
James H. Carter
J. Brian Casey
Jeffrey H. Dasteel
Robert B. Davidson
Thomas Ginsburg 
Felix Hess
Kaj Hobér
Brenda D. Horrigan
Andreas F. Lowenfeld
Arthur L. Marriott
Richard M. Mosk
Patricia Nacimiento
Scott Nonaka
Paolo Michele Patocchi
David W. Rivkin
Steven L. Smith
Philippe Sarrailhé
Abby Cohen Smutny
S.I. Strong
Jonathan Sutcliffe 
John Tackaberry
Meg Utterback