Arbitration And Mediation In International Business

"Arbitration and mediation in international business was first published in 1996 and was one of the first comprehensive studies on the practice of international business dispute resolution, covering both international commercial arbitration and the so-called ?alternative? techniques such as mediation. The book also provided an empirical analysis of how both arbitration and mediation are conducted in a crossborder context, along with a normative guide to the relative costs and benefits of these two methods. This second edition is not just an updated version of the first edition but a new book in itself: Benefitting from the contributions of two co-authors, the work has been enhanced by discussions of innovative tools for making settlement negotiations more effective, and by the in-depth analysis of practical techniques to integrate mediation and arbitration in international business. Also, a comprehensive new empirical survey was conducted in order to capture new trends in this rapidly developing field. The result is a ?must have? resource for anyone having to deal with potential conflict in international business relationships."--Publisher's website.

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.

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques have their greatest potential in the field of international disputes, according to the Secretary General of the ICC Court of International Arbitration. Arbitration and Mediation in International Business sets out the complete universe of ADR techniques for international business in a single treatise for the first time. the author explains how both international commercial arbitration and the relevant alternative techniques actually function in practice and discusses ways in which they can combine to reach the ultimate goal of effective and efficient conflict management. Based on the first-ever comprehensive empirical analysis of the process of international arbitration, this work uncovers a fundamental conflict between the effectiveness of any mediation attempts by the arbitrator and the integrity of the arbitration process. to resolve this `arbitrator's dilemma', the author proposes the insertion of neatly separated `mediation windows' into ongoing arbitration proceedings, combining the benefits of arbitration and mediation without compromising either procedure. With its rigorous academic analysis tempered with a highly practical focus, this treatise will prove indispensable for the scholar and practitioner of international business dispute resolution and for anyone who may have to confront the possibility of conflict in international commerce. This title received an Honorable Mention in the 1996 Book Prize Category of the CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution Awards for Excellence in ADR.

This handbook focuses on available methods for preventing and resolving commercial disputes in international commerce. It examines the different types of disputes encountered in international trade and outlines the fundamental principles applicable to international commercial arbitration. Text of the major international arbitration convention and rules, as well as a list of arbitration institutions worldwide are also included.

The third, fully revised edition of 'Private Dispute Resolution in International Business' now consists of two books and an interactive USB Card, to give you easier access to this valuable information. This new multimedia project will help you analyse the various ways of resolving an international business dispute: through negotiation, business mediation and international commercial arbitration. The updated and revised Handbook takes account of recent developments in the law and practice of ADR in international business. Practical and user-friendly, it is complemented by the usability and graphical interface of the digital content. The print components (Case Study and Handbook) convert each theory into clear practical guidance, while the interactive electronic resources (on the USB Card) include more than four hours of highly realistic training videos. These will provide you with vivid simulation and documentary support down to the smallest detail. The work takes account of new case law and academic writings, as well as specific subjects that have been the focus of legal practice in recent years. These include the pros and cons of best practices, the use of guerrilla tactics, and the role of secretaries in international arbitration.

Conflict avoidance and resolution have always been primary purposes of the law. Satisfaction with judicial processes has declined in many jurisdictions. After the diversion of many disputes from courts to arbitral tribunals, arbitration has now also become a target of intense criticism.This dissatisfaction with binding third party adjudication of disputes coincides with rising tensions among citizens asking basic questions about what they can expect from each other and their governments in a constantly changing world. One response has been the proliferation of processes between disputing parties that are structured and interactive negotiation and assisted by a neutral third party using specialized negotiation and communication techniques. These processes have been labelled “mediation”. While mediation is not focused on the identification and application of legal rights and duties in the way that adjudication is, its success remains dependent on a legal framework which is still evolving in most jurisdictions and especially across borders. In this edition of the Comparative Law Yearbook of International Business, lawyers from nine jurisdictions examine developments relating not only to the framework for cross-border mediation, such as the Singapore Convention or inter-State disputes, or relating to their countries’ overall approaches to regulating this method of dispute resolution, but also relating to specific issues, such as mediator ethics and conflicts of interest, and even exploring the neural science of conflict dynamics.