Arbitration Law

Ultrattività della clausola compromissoria per arbitrato irrituale.

by Filippo Sirovich

Nota a sentenza del Tribunale di Trieste. Nota a sentenza del Tribunale di Trieste.

The 'Transplant Effect ' in Harmonization

by TT Arvind

(2010) 59 ICLQ 65
Winner of the ICLQ Young Scholar Prize 2010

This article examines the problem of divergent judicial interpretation of harmonized documents. Drawing on the... more This article examines the problem of divergent judicial interpretation of harmonized documents. Drawing on the experience of harmonization of the law of arbitration, it points out that divergent interpretation runs much deeper than is commonly assumed, and shows strong similarities to the ‘transplant effect’ discussed in the literature on legal transplants. The article examines why the transplant effect shows up in harmonization, and considers its importance for the eventual success or failure of harmonization projects.

[Weißrussland] VerfGE vom 7.7.2011 zur Verfassungsmäßigkeit des Gesetzes „Über die Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit“

by Leonid Shmatenko

To be published

Das Gesetz der Republik Weißruss-land „Über die Schiedsgerichte“, wel-ches am 24.06.2011 von der Nationalversammlung... more Das Gesetz der Republik Weißruss-land „Über die Schiedsgerichte“, wel-ches am 24.06.2011 von der Nationalversammlung und am 30.06.2011 vom Senat der Nationalversammlung genehmigt worden ist, sollte zur Unterschrift beim Präsidenten vorgelegt werden. Jedoch bestanden Zweifel an der Verfassungsmäßigkeit von ebendiesem, weshalb es vor der Unterzeichnung durch den Präsidenten dem Verfassungsgericht (VerfG) vorgelegt worden ist.
Das Gesetz selbst regelt die Grün-dung und die Tätigkeit von nationalen Schiedsgerichten. Es enthält Voraussetzungen für den Abschluss von Schieds-vereinbarungen, die Regeln zur Füh-rung des Prozesses, so wie Regeln zur Vollstreckung von Schiedssprüchen . Hervorzuheben ist, dass dieses Gesetz lediglich für die nationale, jedoch nicht für die internationale Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit gilt.

arbitrato e pubblica amministrazione

by Luca R. Perfetti

Arbitragem e jurisdição

by Pedro Pina

In Revista Julgar, n.º 6, 2008, Coimbra Editora, pp. 135-160

1. Considerações gerais. 2. Os limites funcionais da arbitragem: a) natureza jurídica da arbitragem; a.a) contrato ou... more 1. Considerações gerais. 2. Os limites funcionais da arbitragem: a) natureza jurídica da arbitragem; a.a) contrato ou jurisdição? Principais teses e novas perspectivas; a.b) jurisdição e imperium; a.c) solução adoptada: a.c.1) a convenção de arbitragem; a.c.2) a aceitação da arbitragem; a.c.3) o processo e a decisão arbitral; a.c.4) conclusões. b) O princípio da autonomia do tribunal arbitral e a necessidade de colaboração dos tribunais judiciais.

Competition and Comity in the Fragmentation of International Law

by William Worster

The international legal system encompasses a variety of legal norms, but the perceived increase in... more The international legal system encompasses a variety of legal norms, but the perceived increase in "fragmentation" of these norms has recently been seen as a problem for the system as a whole. Consequently, many writers have suggested forms of increased comity among international tribunals in order to combat the problems associated with fragmentation; indeed, locating harmonies among international legal regimes within a coherent international legal system appears to be the dominant trend. Yet these perspectives dismiss, or at the very least, largely overlook, the benefits of competition among international tribunals.

Fragmenting norms could provide opportunities for better norms, particularly since differing legal traditions bring differing norms to adjudication, all of which may have their relative strengths. This continual updating of law and legal dispute resolution is healthy for the law to maintain legitimacy while keeping up with social change. How popular courts weigh the need for equality, the right to a hearing, and so on might suggest a balance among principles that is the most just approach. Other tribunals may look to the decisions of more popular fora as examples of justice, and reform themselves and their image appropriately. Thus, increased competition may increase the diversity of legal norms and the legitimacy of the norms applied.

Any objection to the beneficial role of fragmentation is based on one's conception of justice and whether justice can be a democratic and competitive preference. If international tribunals are created by States in order to do justice among them, then being recognized as the most attractive forum is evidence that a particular tribunal may have a better appreciation for justice. Fragmentation may not be a problem to be solved, but rather, a sign that the international legal system needs to consider a variety of legal norms. As society's definition of justice evolves, so do many tribunals, not necessarily towards a top-down, constitutionalized, hierarchical system overseeing a coherent, unitary international legal order, or for that matter towards a network of friendly, lending, and borrowing professionals. Instead, they may affirm a bottom-up, vigorous system where different legal actors compete for the best realization of justice.

Best Counter Memorial - FDI Moot 2011 - Team Mo (King's College London)

by Nima Mersadi Tabari

Co-supervised with Metka Potocnik and Emily Schäfer.
Published in: (2012) 2 TDM

This paper is a copy of the Best Counter Memorial at the 2011 FDI Moot and has been published by TDM. The 2011 moot... more This paper is a copy of the Best Counter Memorial at the 2011 FDI Moot and has been published by TDM. The 2011 moot problem involved an investor–state dispute arising out of an offshore oil spill, which had resulted in devastating environmental damage in the host sate. King's College London won the 4th Annual Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Moot Competition, which was held on 6 November 2011. The King’s team also won the award for the Highest-Ranked Team (which goes to the team with the highest cumulative score in the combined oral and written phases of the competition) and the award for the Best Respondent Counter Memorial.

Die Voraussetzungen für den Abschluss eines Internationalen (Kauf-)Vertrages in der Ukraine

by Leonid Shmatenko

published in: Wirtschaft und Recht Osteuropas (WiRO) 2012, pp. 108 - 113.

Der nachfolgende Artikel befasst sich mit den Voraussetzungen für den Vertragsschluss eines internationalen... more Der nachfolgende Artikel befasst sich mit den Voraussetzungen für den Vertragsschluss eines internationalen Kaufvertrags in der Ukraine und soll aufzeigen worauf jeder zu achten hat, damit dieser nicht wie eben erwähnt, formunwirksam und somit nichtig wird. Um die Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten hervorzuheben wird jede der Voraussetzungen mit dem deutschen Kaufrecht, sowie dem UN-Kaufrecht (nachfolgend: CISG), verglichen.

[Russland] VerfGE vom 26.5.2011 zur Kompetenz der Schiedsgerichte

by Leonid Shmatenko

Published in: 3 OER 335 - 338 (2011).

In der Entscheidung vom 26. Mai 2011 setzte sich das Verfassugsgericht mit Artt.11 Abs. 1 ZGB, Art. 33 Abs. 1, 51... more In der Entscheidung vom 26. Mai 2011 setzte sich das Verfassugsgericht mit Artt.11 Abs. 1 ZGB, Art. 33 Abs. 1, 51 Hypothekengesetz, dem Schiedsgerichtsverfahrensgesetz
sowie Art. 28 des Gesetzes über die Anmeldung von Rechten an Immobilien auseinander.

Best Memorial, FDI Moot 2009, Team Jennings (King's College London)

by Nima Mersadi Tabari

Co-authored with: Dafina Atanasova, Metka Potocnik, Katherine Lim and Lingxi Wang
Published in: K Sauvant (ed), Year Book on International Investment Law & Policy (Oxford University Press, 2010).

This paper is a copy of the Best Memorial at the 2009 FDI Moot and has been published in K Sauvant (ed), Year Book on... more This paper is a copy of the Best Memorial at the 2009 FDI Moot and has been published in K Sauvant (ed), Year Book on International Investment Law & Policy (Oxford University Press, 2010). The 2009 moot problem involved an investor–state dispute regarding the ownership and use of IP rights to a pharmaceutical product. King's College London also won the award for the Highest-Ranked Team (which goes to the team with the highest cumulative score in the combined oral and written phases of the competition) and two of the authors, Nima Mersadi Tabari and Lingxi Wang, won the Honourable Mention Advocate Award.

Law and arbitration of oil and gas disputes

by eduardo silva

Brazilian Private Law and Arbitration (in portuguese Código Civil e arbitragem)

by eduardo silva

Money for the polis. Public administration of private donations in Hellenistic Greece, in: R.Alston – O. van NIjf (eds.), Political Culture in the Greek City after the Classical Age, Leuven - Paris 2011, 119-139

by Kaja Harter-Uibopuu

ADR: International Commercial Arbitration course syllabus

by Edsel Tupaz

Course syllabus on arbitration (UNCITRAL) as of 8.15.2011, taught at the DLSU-FEU MBA-JD joint program.

This course will explore the field of international commercial arbitration, which has become the default method of... more This course will explore the field of international commercial arbitration, which has become the default method of dispute resolution. Students can expect to study both Philippine and foreign commentaries, statutes and case law on the subject.  Topics include (1) an introduction to the field of commercial arbitration, now the “main” – as opposed to “alternative” – mode of dispute resolution; (2) domestic arbitration in the historical perspective; (3) UNCITRAL Model Law, New York Convention, other treaty frameworks, and their international responses; (4) the arbitration process, from agreement to enforcement; (5) judicial policing of arbitration; (6) the development of the function of arbitration in foreign investment law; (7) arbitration in state contracts; (8) making use of special opportunities for clients; (9) survey of existing Philippine laws and rules on ADR; and (10) arbitration and the Rule of Law.

Unidroit Principles of International Commercial Law (Tarptautiniu Sutarciu Principai'Unidroit')

by Tadas Klimas

La nuova disciplina dell'arbitrato

by Francesco Tedioli

in Studium Iuris, 2007, fasc. 2, pagg. 139-144

Il D.lgs. 2 febbraio 2006, n. 401 Documento in formato pdf ha completamente ridisegnato la disciplina dell'arbitrato,... more Il D.lgs. 2 febbraio 2006, n. 401 Documento in formato pdf ha completamente ridisegnato la disciplina dell'arbitrato, intervenendo sul codice di procedura civile con l'introduzione di 14 nuovi articoli e con la novellazione della quasi totalità delle norme già in vigore.

Il presente saggio analizza, se pur sommariamente, le modifiche più rilevanti: la natura giurisdizionale dell'arbitrato; la codificazione dell'arbitrato libero; la convenzione di arbitrato ed il suo ampliato oggetto; la nomina degli arbitri, specialmente nell'arbitrato multiparti; l'istruzione probatoria, l'intervento, i rapporti con il giudizio ordinario; la nuova disciplina del lodo. Un approfondimento è dedicato anche al regime delle impugnazioni, all'arbitrato amministrato ed, infine, alla disciplina transitoria

Challenges to the Jurisdiction of Arbitral Tribunal inLaw of Arbitration”

by Amit Kumar Pathak

The arbitration act 1940 had no provision analogous to this section. The law in India and England was on the same... more The arbitration act 1940 had no provision analogous to this section. The law in India and England was on the same lines. The judicial and statutory development of law relating to arbitral tribunal’s competence to rule on its own jurisdiction and the twin rule the autonomy of arbitration clause and doctrine of seperability of the arbitration clause in the English law is remarkable. Before the enactment of the arbitration act of 1996, it was almost recognized practice for the arbitral tribunal to decide the objection taken to their jurisdiction .this was considered as an ‘inherent’ power of tribunal .However, the usual practice under modern international law and institutional rules of arbitration is to spell out in express terms, as it is often put ,its competence to decide upon its own jurisdiction or, as is often put ,its competence to decide upon its own competence

“Arbitration Contracts” (Tahkim Sözleşmeleri), TNU Law Review, 2000, Vol. 107, p. 70-77

by Seldag Güneş Ceylan

"Does Class Arbitration ‘Change the Nature’ of Arbitration? Stolt-Nielsen, AT&T and a Return to First Principles,” 17 Harvard Negotiation Law Review __ (forthcoming 2012)

by S.I. Strong

Draft available on SSRN.

In Stolt-Nielsen S.A. v. AnimalFeeds International Corp., the United States Supreme Court stated that class... more In Stolt-Nielsen S.A. v. AnimalFeeds International Corp., the United States Supreme Court stated that class arbitration “changes the nature of arbitration,” an idea that was also reflected in the Supreme Court’s subsequent decision in AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion. Certainly class proceedings do not resemble the traditional view of arbitration as a swift, simple and pragmatic bilateral procedure with few witnesses, documents or formalities, but do these types of large-scale disputes violate the fundamental nature of the arbitral procedure? This article answers that question by considering the jurisprudential nature of arbitration and determining whether and to what extent class arbitration fails to meet the standards necessary for a process to qualify as “arbitration.” During the course of the discussion, the article analyzes the ways in which class arbitration differs from other forms of multiparty arbitration and investigates whether a form of “quasi-arbitration” is in the process of developing as a means of responding to the demands of class proceedings.

“Class and Collective Relief in the Cross-Border Context: A Possible Role for the Permanent Court of Arbitration,” 23 The Hague Yearbook of International Law __ (forthcoming 2011)

by S.I. Strong

Collective redress of mass legal injuries is a topic of concern in numerous countries around the world, with... more Collective redress of mass legal injuries is a topic of concern in numerous countries around the world, with cross-border disputes giving rise to particular problems due to actual and perceived clashes of law, policy and practice. This article considers whether arbitration might be preferable to litigation as a means of resolving large-scale international disputes. After considering how each procedure handles issues involving jurisdiction, conflict of laws, procedure and enforcement, the article concludes that class and collective arbitration may be in many ways superior to similar actions in court. The articles ends with a discussion of the role that the Permanent Court of Arbitration might play in the development of this area of law.