This book guides practitioners and corporate counsel through all aspects of an arbitration. As arbitration has become the standard for international business, corporate counsel at multi-national companies are required to offer advice on a legal system which differs from their own.
It covers questions such as:
- Do we really need arbitration in our contract (and if so, what arbitration best suits my company and contract)?
- How much will it cost (arbitrators, counsel, experts, etc)?
- How long will it take (not just time tables, but realistically)?
- What can I do to reduce the costs and time?
- What am I looking for when appointing an arbitrator?
- Do I really need to hire outside counsel?
- Do I really need to hire "local counsel"?
- If we are aggrieved, will arbitration allow effective recovery?
- How much will arbitration cost?
- How will arbitration affect the relationship with the opponent and do we care?
- Should we go to court or pursue ADR instead, whether or not required/allowed by contract?
- What about investment treaty remedies?
- If we are natural defendant, should we wait for claimant to sue or take the initiative?
The title will provide International Corporate Counsel with a practical and yet exhaustive overview of international arbitration.