This greatly updated and expanded version of a 1996 classic - in its time, the first major study on the practice of international business dispute resolution - is a new book in itself. Benefitting from a comprehensive empirical survey of new trends in the field, and from discussions of the newest tools for making settlement negotiations more effective, the second edition is a "must have" resource for anyone dealing with a potential conflict in international business relationships.
The authors' analysis is rooted in the experience of over 100 top practitioners from 17 countries, distilling the conduct of over 3000 international commercial arbitrations and mediations. The book's in-depth coverage includes such key considerations as the following:
process, legal framework, and transaction costs of international commercial arbitrations;
practical techniques to integrate mediation and arbitration in international business;
conflict and negotiation theory as a conceptual basis for mediation and other alternative dispute resolution techniques;
guidelines for the design of procedures for effective conflict management in international business; and
statements and recommendations of numerous practitioners made during personal interviews.
An abundance of illustrative graphs, tables and practical checklists enhances the presentation throughout.
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978-90-411-2256-8 (9789041122568)
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Foreword to the Second Edition, Preface by the Authors, Abbreviations, Introduction Part One: Challenges of Conflict Management Chapter 1 Need for Conflict Management in International Business I. Globalization of the World Economy II. Vulnerability of International Business Relations III. Reduced Effectiveness of Contractual Planning IV. Problems of Litigating International Disputes in National Courts V. Conclusion: Need for Conflict Management Part Two: International Commercial Arbitration Chapter 2 Background, Legal and Institutional Framework I. Background II. Legal Framework of International Commercial Arbitration Chapter 3 The Process of International Commercial Arbitration I. Characteristic Features of the Process II. The "Typical" Sequence of an International Arbitration III. The Cost Structure of International Arbitration IV. Recent Trends in International Commercial Arbitration V. Conclusion Chapter 4 Two Surveys on Arbitration and Settlement I. Design of the Surveys II. Summary of Most Relevant Findings III. Conclusion to Part Two Part Three: Alternatives to Arbitration Chapter 5 Conflict and Negotiation Theory as a Conceptual Framework for Conflict Management I. Conflict II. Negotiation III. Conflict Management in Context IV. Conclusion Chapter 6 Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques I. Business ADR in the United States II. Common Features of "Alternative" Techniques III. Mediation - the Prototype of ADR-Procedures IV. Other ADR Techniques and Combinations V. Conclusion: Strengths and Weaknesses of ADR Procedures Chapter 7 Tools and Techniques to support Business Mediation I. Mind Mapping II. Litigation Risk Analysis III. Brainstorming Chapter 8 The Legal Framework for (International) ADR I. Model Conciliation and Mediation Procedures II. Legal Issues Arising out of International ADR III. Integrating ADR into Arbitration Framework IV. Conclusion Part Four: Synthesis Chapter 9 Designing Procedures for Effective Conflict Management I. The Arbitrator's Dilemma II. Strategies of Integrating the Processes III. A Dynamic Approach to Dispute Resolution Process Design Part Five: Conclusion Appendix 1: List of Individuals Appendix 2: List of Institutions Bibliography, Index
