ICDR Handbook on International Arbitration and ADR 3rd ed

The Handbook is a succinct, comprehensive and a practical introduction to the use of International Arbitration and ADR, written by leading practitioners and scholars. It contains valuable guidance and insight on International Arbitration, including:-

• The Management of Arbitration Disputes,
• How to Select an International Arbitral Institution,
• The Effect of Public Policy,
• The Duties of Arbitrators,
• The Civil and Common Law Divide
• The Presentation and Evaluation of Evidence in international arbitration,
• How to Arbitrate against a State Sovereign.  
• The Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards, including Interim Relief and problems with enforcement,
• The New York Convention,
• Parallel Proceedings,
• Pivotal decisions such as Chromalloy and TermoRio.

International ADR is also examined, including:-

• Guidelines for Selecting the Best Mediator for an international dispute,
• The Power of Mediation to resolve international commercial disputes,
• The Differences in U.S. and European approaches.  

The chapters in the Handbook were selected from an extensive body of writings and, in the main, represent world-class assessments of arbitration and ADR practice. All the major facets of the field are addressed and provide the reader with comprehensive and accurate information, lucid evaluations, and an indication of future developments. They not only acquaint, but also ground the reader in the field.