Table of Contents

Foreword; Preface; 1. Introduction to international arbitration and its place in the Asia-Pacific; 2. The law governing the arbitration and the role of the seat; 3. Applicable substantive law; 4. The arbitration agreement; 5. Arbitral jurisdiction; 6. The arbitral tribunal; 7. Procedure and evidence; 8. The award: Content and form; 9. The award: challenge and enforcement; 10. Investment treaty arbitration; Appendix 1. Asia-Pacific arbitral institutions at a glance; Appendix 2. Selected arbitral institutions; Appendix 3. List of UNCITRAL Model Law countries; Appendix 4. List of parties to the New York Convention 1958; Appendix 5. Selected list of Asia-Pacific arbitration legislation and instruments; Glossary; Index.

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Using case examples, this book equips readers to apply ICA legislation in a regional context.

About the Author

Simon Greenberg is Deputy Secretary General of the International Court of Arbitration. Christopher Kee is a Lecturer in Law at Deakin University and a consultant at Keelins Lawyers. Romesh Weeramantry is Associate Professor at City University of Hong Kong. He teaches international commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration and international law.

Reviews

'This publication provides an excellent advanced introduction to key concepts as well as more controversial topics in international commercial arbitration... All legal practitioners in Australia dealing with cross-border business - surely by now a large proportion of practitioners - should have a copy. It is also the perfect textbook for the many advanced courses in international commercial arbitration now provided by Australian universities and arbitral institutions. Australian Law Journal

'… the authors Greenberg, Kee and Weeramantry of International Commercial Arbitration: An Asia Pacific Perspective are to be congratulated on the publication of their excellent text, which is an outstanding introduction to the field of international commercial arbitration … It goes without saying, anyone who is interested in or practises in the area, should have a copy in their library'. Alex Baykitch, The ACICA News

'A third merit of the book is that it is highly readable and therefore attractive to lawyers who are experienced in international commerce but neophytes to arbitration, and to students who are taking their first steps into international commercial arbitration … Whilst aimed particularly at an Asia-Pacific readership, this book is an invaluable addition to the bookshelves of all who are interested in international commercial arbitration, wherever in the world they may practise or study.. Asian Dispute Review

'… while there are several practitioners' guides to specific Asia-Pacific jurisdictions, no single book addresses the region in a subject by subject text book style. This is what the authors have set out to achieve, and if I may say so, have done so most efficiently … In summary, this is a major work. I confidently expect that it will become an authoritative text on international commercial arbitration in the Asia-Pacific region, and that like other renowned works there will be future editions to come.' Australasian Dispute Resolution Journal

'This is a unique book. … There are other books which have covered the arbitration laws of Asia‐Pacific countries, but this is the first book to approach international commercial arbitration on a thematic, rather than a country by country, basis. In short, ideal for students and indispensable for practitioners (at least to know what your opponent and the Tribunal will be reading).' Michael Hwang, Transnational Dispute Management

'After reading all 504 pages plus appendices of the work, I was perplexed. Why did I enjoy this book when I was already familiar with its basic subject matter …? The answer was that the book, … is a unique contribution to the field of international commercial arbitration; not merely Asia-Pacific regional commercial arbitration. … International Commercial Arbitration: An Asia-Pacific Perspective will now be one of those often cited books.' Khory McCormick, Proctor

'There are many international commercial arbitration textbooks on the market, catering to readers of all levels, serving a variety of purposes. This volume, the latest entry into this rather crowded market, stands out because of its rather ambitious scope and theme … What distinguishes this book from other comparable publications is the in-depths discussions of each subject.' Arbitration