Handbook of ICC Arbitration

* Interpret the ICC Rules to your best advantage
* Ensure you are prepared, confident and compliant with the ICC Rules
* Be fully briefed on arbitrating in the major centres for ICC arbitration including Paris, London, Geneva, Zurich and New York

The Handbook of ICC Arbitration provides expert analysis of the whole process of using and adhering to the ICC Arbitration Rules and features an addtional 25% more commentary than previous editions. It examines close up the diverse issues that can occur during an arbitration and hosts essential information related to arbitration on the international stage with reference to published and unpublished awards and procedural orders, as well as to many decisions of national courts.

Unique expert guidance
The Handbook of ICC Arbitration includes article-by-article commentary on the ICC Rules. The numbered paragraphs feature an explanation of the basic principles in relation to the articles and direct you to the relevant precedents which are also provided. The commentary helps you to understand the issues involved and refers to arbitral and judicial case law, where available.

The latest case law and developments
This second edition also features details of new cases that involve enforcement of anulled awards and enforcement of awards on truncated tribunals. It also contains the latest key decisions in major centres of arbitration including:

* FionaTrust/Nafta and Svenska cases in England
* Alcatel Business Systems (ABS) and Putrabali cases of the French Supreme Court
* The Buckeye Check Cashing, Intel v. AMD and Hall Street v. Mattel cases of the US Supreme Court
* US district court cases, (Oxus Gold and Roz Trading) regarding Section 1782 of the US Code
* The amendment to Swiss Private International Law to undo Fomento Numerous unpublished arbitral awards

Truly international
The accessible style and presentation makes the Handbook of ICC Arbitration suitable for all users. Reflecting its international outlook, it provides insight into what to expect when arbitrating in the major centres for ICC arbitration such as Paris, London, Geneva, Zurich and New York.

Indispensable knowledge always to hand
* Includes for the first time an annex with a detailed systematic description of the ICC Court's Plenary and Committee Sessions, giving you real insight into the process
* Deals with all aspects of an ICC arbitration, from the preparation of the Request for Arbitration to the enforcement of Awards
* Ensures you have a full understanding of the Rules and are prepared, confident and compliant with them during arbitral proceedings
* Discusses the 2006 revisions to the UNCITRAL Model Law and its impact on provisional measures
* Contains additional models, including material regarding VAT
* Indicates what to expect when arbitrating in the major centres for ICC arbitration, such as Paris, London, Geneva, Zurich and New York
* Includes a valuable selection of 23 precedents including the Request for Arbitration, and the Answer to the Request for Arbitration Terms of Reference and Final Award Terms of Reference

Comprehensive coverage of the essential areas

Commentary to ICC Rules of Arbitration:
* Introductory Provisions
* International Court of Arbitration
* Definitions
* Written Notifications and Communications: Time Limits
* Commencing the Arbitration
* Request for Arbitration
* Answer to the Request: Counterclaims
* Effect of the Arbitration
* The Arbitral Tribunal
* General Provisions
* Number of Arbitrators
* Appointment and Confirmation of the Arbitrators
* Multiple Parties
* Challenge of Arbitrators
* Replacement of Arbitrators
* The Arbitral Proceedings
* Transmission of the File to the Arbitral Tribunal
* Place of the Arbitration
* Rules Governing the Proceedings
* Language of the Arbitration
* Applicable Rules of Law
* Terms of Reference: Procedural Timetable
* New Claims
* Establishing the Facts of the case
* Hearings
* Closing of the Proceeding
* Conservatory and Interim Measures
* Awards
* Time Limit for the Award
* Making of the Award
* Award by Consent
* Scrutiny of the Award by the Court
* Notification, Deposit and Enforceability of the Award
* Correction and Interpretation of the Award
* Costs
* Advance to Cover Costs of the Arbitration
* Decision as to the Costs of the Arbitration
* Miscellaneous
* Modified Time Limits
* Waiver
* Exclusions of Liability
* General Rule

Models, Precedents and Examples including
* Request for Arbitration
* Answer to Request for Arbitration
* Terms of Reference
* Provisional Timetable
* Procedural Orders
* Partial Award on Jurisdiction
* Final Award
* The ICC Notes to Parties and Arbitrators

Appendices and Further Materials
* A list of other ICC Dispute Resolution Services
* The New York Convention
* The UNCITRAL Model Law
* Excerpt from the French New Code of Civil Procedure
* Excerpt from the Swiss Private International Law
* Excerpt from the US Federal Arbitration Act
* Excerpt form the English Arbitration Act 1996
* IBA Rules of Evidence and IBA Guidelines on Conflict of Interest
* ABA/AAA Code of Ethics for Arbitrators
* List of useful arbitration websites

How the Handbook of ICC Arbitration can help you:
* Ensures you understand the rules when preparing for hearings
* Guides you through practice & procedures with expert commentary
* Provides a one-stop reference for relevant case law and awards
* Gives you a source of precedents for ICC arbitration when drafting briefs, procedural orders and awards
* Prepares you for arbitrating on the international stage