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International Arbitration 10x10

100 Facts an in-house counsel needs to know
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 2023

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Copyright year
2023
ISBN-Print
978-3-406-77971-8
ISBN-Online
978-3-406-80534-9
Publisher
C.H.BECK Recht - Wirtschaft - Steuern, München
Series
Beck International
Language
English
Pages
232
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  1. Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis No access I - 6
    1. 1. Talking about arbitration requires knowledge of some terms No access 8 - 12
    2. 2. Cooperative negotiating is not “friendlier” than competitive negotiating No access 12 - 14
    3. 3. Mediation is a well-established method for solving economic disputes No access 14 - 16
    4. 4. Dispute adjudication boards are a viable option for major projects No access 16 - 18
    5. 5. Adjudication is usually linked to international arbitration No access 18 - 20
    6. 6. International arbitration is neither amicable nor non-binding No access 20 - 22
    7. 7. Arbitration does not take place in a legal vacuum No access 22 - 24
    8. 8. Mediation and international arbitration can be intertwined No access 24 - 26
    9. 9. Money laundering, bribery and corruption cases pose ethical challenges in arbitration No access 26 - 28
    10. 10. International arbitration offers significant advantages No access 28 - 31
    1. 1. No arbitration without consent to arbitrate No access 32 - 34
    2. 2. Objective arbitrability – not every kind of dispute can be submitted to arbitration No access 34 - 36
    3. 3. In dubio pro arbitrare? – Consent is a grey area No access 36 - 38
    4. 4. Don’t reinvent the wheel (or don’t draft, just copy) No access 38 - 40
    5. 5. Institutional arbitration is preferable to ad hoc arbitration No access 40 - 42
    6. 6. Choosing a good arbitration institution is important No access 42 - 44
    7. 7. Multi-tier clauses – arbitration might only be the last resort No access 44 - 46
    8. 8. Complex transactions require complex precautions – multi-contract and multi-party situations No access 46 - 48
    9. 9. Terminating a contract leaves the arbitration clause unaffected No access 48 - 50
    10. 10. Arbitration agreements in standard terms may be void or subject to specific legal requirements for validity No access 50 - 53
    1. 1. Disputes may be referred to sole arbitrators or to tribunals No access 54 - 56
    2. 2. The end does not justify the means (or the importance of following the appointment procedure) No access 56 - 58
    3. 3. An appointing authority can be important for the performance of the arbitration agreement No access 58 - 60
    4. 4. Your best friend might not be your best arbitrator No access 60 - 62
    5. 5. Justice must not only be done, but be seen to be done No access 62 - 64
    6. 6. Challenge an arbitrator only if absolutely necessary No access 64 - 66
    7. 7. Appointment of arbitrators in multi-party disputes is difficult at best No access 66 - 68
    8. 8. “Because I say so!” – Arbitrators have great discretion in running the proceedings No access 68 - 70
    9. 9. The liability of arbitrators is usually limited No access 70 - 72
    10. 10. Emergency arbitrator: sometimes a ruling is required before the arbitration starts No access 72 - 75
    1. 1. There are seven common steps in arbitral proceedings No access 76 - 78
    2. 2. The terms of reference provide a guiding hand No access 78 - 80
    3. 3. Bifurcating proceedings can save costs for the parties No access 80 - 82
    4. 4. Written submissions have to comply with formal and material requirements No access 82 - 84
    5. 5. Objections to the jurisdiction have to be raised quickly No access 84 - 86
    6. 6. Set-off defenses are admissible in arbitral proceedings if the underlying claim is covered by the arbitration agreement No access 86 - 88
    7. 7. Culture has an impact – the “Americanization” of proceedings No access 88 - 90
    8. 8. The seat of arbitration is paramount to the success of the proceedings, but hearings can be held elsewhere No access 90 - 92
    9. 9. Opening statements can make a difference No access 92 - 94
    10. 10. Confidentiality should not be assumed No access 94 - 97
    1. 1. Parties and tribunals often rely on the IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration No access 98 - 100
    2. 2. Document production can be a blessing and a curse No access 100 - 102
    3. 3. Document production in practice – the Redfern Schedule No access 102 - 104
    4. 4. Direct testimony is often replaced by witness statements No access 104 - 106
    5. 5. Cross-examination is the standard No access 106 - 108
    6. 6. Re-examination is not always advisable No access 108 - 110
    7. 7. Familiarizing and preparing the witness: there are ethical and legal limitations No access 110 - 112
    8. 8. Golden rules for the witness during cross-examination No access 112 - 114
    9. 9. There are different ways of producing expert witness evidence No access 114 - 116
    10. 10. Witness conferencing – expert witnesses might find themselves in the hot tub No access 116 - 119
    1. 1. The three secrets of success: organization, organization, organization No access 120 - 122
    2. 2. Arbitration is a marathon, not a sprint competition No access 122 - 124
    3. 3. Choosing the right counsel – experience in arbitration makes the difference No access 124 - 126
    4. 4. Guerilla tactics in inter national arbitration: not all is fair in love and war No access 126 - 128
    5. 5. Presentation is key: how structuring submissions and evidence can influence the tribunal No access 128 - 130
    6. 6. The psychology of persuasion – a winning strategy should consider how the human brain works No access 130 - 132
    7. 7. The 30/70 rule makes complete winning difficult No access 132 - 134
    8. 8. Culture affects arbitral proceedings No access 134 - 136
    9. 9. There exist rules to be observed when arbitrators are trying to facilitate settlement No access 136 - 138
    10. 10. Calderbank offers can encourage settlement No access 138 - 141
    1. 1. Arbitral tribunals have jurisdiction to decide on interim measures during the proceedings No access 142 - 144
    2. 2. Enforceability of interim measures ordered by an arbitral tribunal depends on domestic procedural law No access 144 - 146
    3. 3. Arbitration does not bar recourse to courts for interim measures No access 146 - 148
    4. 4. Anti-arbitration injunctions are rare – but some jurisdictions still allow them No access 148 - 150
    5. 5. Anti-suit injunctions are increasingly recognized in several jurisdictions No access 150 - 152
    6. 6. Some jurisdictions allow for court review of the validity of the arbitration agreement prior to commencement of proceedings No access 152 - 154
    7. 7. State courts have an important say in challenge proceedings No access 154 - 156
    8. 8. State courts may be relied on to assist with the production of evidence for arbitral proceedings No access 156 - 158
    9. 9. State courts may determine non-arbitrable preliminary claims No access 158 - 160
    10. 10. The tribunal may issue interim awards, partial awards and a final award No access 160 - 163
    1. 1. Finality of the award is more definite than a domestic court judgement No access 164 - 166
    2. 2. Grounds for challenging an award are usually very limited No access 166 - 168
    3. 3. Invalidity of the arbitration agreement is a reason for challenging an award No access 168 - 170
    4. 4. Violation of the right to be heard is a reason for challenging an award No access 170 - 172
    5. 5. Excess of jurisdiction or non-compliance with the procedure are reasons for challenging an award No access 172 - 174
    6. 6. Vacated award is a reason for non-enforceability No access 174 - 176
    7. 7. Violation of public policy is a reason for challenging an award No access 176 - 178
    8. 8. “Manifest disregard of the law” is usually no reason for challenging an award No access 178 - 180
    9. 9. Enforcement proceedings require careful preparation No access 180 - 182
    10. 10. The procedures for challenging and enforcing an award depend on domestic law No access 182 - 185
    1. 1. Arbitration is expensive No access 186 - 188
    2. 2. The means to force the other party to pay the advance on costs are limited No access 188 - 190
    3. 3. Cost allocation usually follows the final award No access 190 - 192
    4. 4. All costs are (usually) recoverable No access 192 - 194
    5. 5. In-house counsel costs may be recoverable No access 194 - 196
    6. 6. Security for costs is difficult to obtain No access 196 - 198
    7. 7. Third-party funding is available in international arbitration No access 198 - 200
    8. 8. Punitive damages are generally not awarded in international arbitration No access 200 - 202
    9. 9. In many jurisdictions the award may not establish penalties in case of non-performance No access 202 - 204
    10. 10. Defaulting on the obligation to arbitrate can be sanctioned No access 204 - 207
    1. 1. Rescuing sunk investments – BITs can open the door to arbitration against a state No access 208 - 210
    2. 2. (Estranged) siblings: there are differences and similarities between international commercial arbitration and investment arbitration No access 210 - 212
    3. 3. The consent to arbitrate treaty claims – the first part is already there No access 212 - 214
    4. 4. Many investors enjoy protection under BITs … and the opportunity for treaty shopping No access 214 - 216
    5. 5. Numerous kinds of investments are protected No access 216 - 218
    6. 6. The investor may choose the forum, but must be aware of the fork in the road No access 218 - 220
    7. 7. Recognition and enforcement of ICSID awards is relatively easy No access 220 - 222
    8. 8. No expropriation without compensation! No access 222 - 224
    9. 9. The state has to accord fair and equitable treatment to the investment No access 224 - 226
    10. 10. Contractual rights can be protected under the “umbrella” of investment treaties No access 226 - 229
  12. Editors & Authors No access 229 - 232

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