Handbook of UNCITRAL Arbitration 2023 [paper]

Handbook of UNCITRAL Arbitration: A Practical Guide to the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

The definitive guide to the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, offering practical insights, in-depth commentary, and supporting materials for commercial and investment arbitration.

Key Features

• Rule-by-rule breakdown of the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
• Covers every stage of arbitration: from the arbitration clause to the final award
• Updated 4th edition includes the UNCITRAL Expedited Arbitration Rules (effective September 2021)

What’s Inside?

This practical handbook provides an up-to-date analysis of key arbitration law topics, including:

• Procedural decision-making under Article 33(1) and 33(2) of the Rules
• Collegiality obligations within the tribunal
• Virtual hearings and case management conferences
• Due process issues: admission/exclusion of evidence and claim amendments
• Role of Appointing Authorities (LCIA, ICC, SIAC, Permanent Court of Arbitration)
• Applicable law to arbitration agreements, including Enka v. Chubb and Kabab-Ji cases
• Joinder of non-signatories (Dallah and Kabab-Ji)
  ✔ Court review approaches (deferential vs. non-deferential)
  ✔ Challenging arbitrators: latest decisions and a table of 100+ cases
  ✔ Updated IBA Rules on Evidence (2020)
  ✔ US Supreme Court ruling in ZF Automotive v. Luxshare (2022) on discovery
  ✔ Interim measures and security for costs

Why this handbook?

Based on the author’s extensive experience in hundreds of arbitrations, this guide addresses latest trends in international arbitration, including:

• Efficient disclosure
• Role of experts
• Virtual hearings
•  Cost-effective arbitration