International Arbitration Outlook And the Selection of the International Litigator

Michael McIlwrath

If you read the press – or at least the law firm marketing materials that land on the desks of corporate in-house counsel – arbitration is in a full growth mode. In 2006, a major accounting firm even issued a purported study of international business and concluded that companies increasingly rely on arbitration as the preferred method of dispute resolution for their international contracts. But the old saw about not believing everything you read applies to international arbitration. These happy reports stand in stark contrast to the frustration being voiced – both in corporate hallways and at conferences – that arbitration has become a slow, cumbersome procedure obsessed with due process at the expense of the efficiency and clarity of the parties’ rights.

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Recent Developments at ICSID: The 2006 Amendments of the Arbitration Rules

Aurélia Antonietti

Schellenberg Wittmer

Laurent Levy

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes has amended its Arbitration Rules. The new rules entered into force on 10 April 2006 and have been designed to meet the needs of users, particularly in arbitral proceedings based on bilateral or multilateral investment treaties. They will apply to any proceeding for which consent has been given after their entry into force or to any proceedings for which consent was given before this date but for which the parties agree to apply the newest rules. This article aims to review the major changes that have occurred and to offer a comparative analysis with the ICC Rules of Arbitration and the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.

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Editorial: Commercial Arbitration

We feature more individuals in this chapter than in any previous edition of The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers, and more jurisdictions, which not everybody considers a good thing.

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Editorial: Arbitration in Singapore

Commercial arbitration has been recognised for some years as a viable alternative to the court system, and the confidentiality, speed and international dimension it offers contribute to its ongoing popularity. This chapter identifies 14 individuals, whether acting as neutrals, panellists or counsel or combining these roles, that are leaders in arbitration.

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Editorial: Arbitration in California

Recognised for some years as a viable alternative to the court system in the United States, commercial arbitration is firmly established as a popular forum for dispute resolution both nationally and internationally. This chapter identifies 11 leading arbitration experts who are highly proficient as neutral, panellist or counsel.

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Editorial: Arbitration in Texas

Commercial arbitration is now established as a popular mechanism for dispute resolution in the United States, across a range of industries. This chapter identifies 21 individuals who are leaders in arbitral practice, whether as neutral, panellist or counsel, and who have experience of both domestic and international disputes.

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Editorial: Arbitration in Georgia

Commercial arbitration is an increasingly popular mechanism for dispute resolution in the United States – it is now the first port of call in industries such as construction, with arbitration clauses often written into contracts. This chapter identifies 19 practitioners who are leaders in their particular field of arbitration. Their collective expertise encompasses the roles of counsel and neutral, with experience in both domestic and international disputes.

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Editorial: Arbitration in Illinois

Commercial arbitration is now established as a popular mechanism for dispute resolution in the United States. It is one of the first ports of call for a range of industries, and arbitration clauses are often written into contracts. This chapter identifies 25 practitioners in the state who are leaders in this field, without distinguishing between those who act as counsel or arbitrator, or those whose experience lies in domestic as opposed to international disputes. The list includes former judges and litigators, as well as lawyers that include commercial arbitration as part of their dispute resolution services.

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