International Commercial Arbitration in Asia - 2nd Edition

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ISBN-13: 978-1-929446-85-8 / ISBN-10: 1-929446-85-3

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Book Overview

Chapter 1   Arbitration in China

Introduction

I. Comparison of Arbitration and Litigation

A. The Advantages of Arbitration over Litigation

B. Difficulties in Resolving Disputes before PRC Courts

II. The Legal Framework of Arbitration in China

A. The PRC Arbitration Law

B. The New York Convention

III. Domestic and Foreign Related Arbitration in China

A. Domestic Arbitration

B. Foreign related Arbitration

C. The China Arbitration Association

IV. CIETAC

A. CIETAC's Administrative Structure

B. CIETAC Arbitrators

C. Language of CIETAC Arbitration

D. Limitation Period for Initiating a CIETAC Arbitration

E. CIETAC Rules

F. CIETAC Rules

G. CIETAC Rules and Reasons for Revisions

V. Arbitration Agreements: Permissible Scope, Requirements, and Severability

A. Permissible Scope

B. Requirements

C. Severability

VI. Recommended Arbitration Clause

VII. Applicable Law

VIII. Combining Arbitration with Conciliation

A. Why Combine Conciliation with Arbitration?

B. Prerequisites and Procedure

C. Conciliation Settlements

IX. The Enforcement of Domestic, Foreign Related and Foreign Arbitral Awards in China

A. The Set Aside and Enforcement of Domestic Arbitral Awards

B. The Set Aside and Enforcement of Foreign Related Arbitral Awards Rendered in the PRC

C. The Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

D. The Future of Award Enforcement in China

E. Accounting for Failure

F. Special Issues Concerning the Enforcement of Hong Kong Arbitration Awards

G. Special Issues Concerning the Enforcement of Taiwanese Arbitral Awards

Chapter 2   Arbitration in Hong Kong

I. Introduction

II. The Enforcement of Awards Between Hong Kong and Mainland China

III. The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

A. Arbitration Rules of the HKIAC

B. The HKIAC's Default Appointing Authority

C. HKIAC Mediation Activities and Other Recent Developments

IV. The Historical Evolution of Hong Kong's Arbitration Ordinance

V. The Structure and Key Features of Hong Kong's Current Arbitration Ordinance

A. The Structure of the Arbitration Ordinance

B. The Key Features of the Arbitration Ordinance

VI. Professional Arbitration Organizations in Hong Kong

A. Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Asia Branch)

B. The Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators (HKIArb)

VII. Construction Arbitration

VIII. Maritime Arbitration in Hong Kong

IX. Arbitration Law Reform in hong Kong: The Way Forward

Chapter 3   Arbitration in Indonesia

Introduction

I. The New Indonesian Arbitration Law

A. General Provisions

B. The Initiation of Arbitration and the Appointment, Recusal and Compensation of Arbitration

C. The Arbitration: Procedures, Interim Measures, and Awards

D. The Enforcement of Awards

II. Recent Judicial Developments Regarding Arbitration in Indonesia

A. Arbitration and State Court Jurisdiction

B. The Enforcement of Arbitral Awards

C. Arbitration and Bankruptcy

III. Arbitration Institutions in Indonesia

Chapter 4   Arbitration in Japan

I. Introduction

II. The Legal Environment Concerning International Arbitration

A. Japan's Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Agreements and Awards

B. Japan's Suitability as a Site for International Arbitrations

III. Private Arbitral Institutions in Japan: The JCAA

A. Representation Issues

B. The Appointment of Arbitrators

C. Arbitrator Practices and Ethics

D. The Language of the Arbitration

E. Consecutive day Hearings

F. Deadlines

G. Expedited Procedures in Smaller Cases`

H. Allocation of Expenses and Remuneration of Arbitrators

I. Miscellaneous Rules

IV. Differences Between Japanese and Western Commercial Dispute Resolution Practices

A. A Brief History of Legal Dispute Resolution in Japan

B. Japanese Contracting Practices

C. Japanese Notions of Commercial Justice

V. Conclusion

Chapter 5   Arbitration in Korea

I. Introduction

II. The Legal Framework for International Commercial Arbitration in Korea

A. Applicable Law

B. The Role of Courts with Respect to Arbitrations in Korea

C. Parallel Court and Arbitration Proceedings

D. The Form and Scope of Arbitration Agreements

E. The Scope of Arbitrable Claims

F. Choice of Law and the Permissibility of Lex Mercatoria or Equity

G. Selection of and Challenge to Arbitrators

H. Place and Language of Arbitration

I. Conduct of the Arbitration Proceedings

J. Issuance and Correction of the Arbitral Award

III. Arbitration Practice in Korea

A. KCAB Arbitration

B. Some Practical Considerations for Arbitration In Korea

IV. Enforcement and Setting Aside of Arbitral Awards

A. General Structure for Enforcement

B. Enforcement and Setting Aside Domestic Arbitral Awards

C. Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

D. Korean courts and the Enforcement of Arbitral Awards

Chapter 6   Dispute Resolution and Arbitration in Malaysia

I. Introduction

II. The Courts

A. Courts Jurisdiction

B. Alternative dispute Resolution and the Judicial Role in Settlement

III. A Historical Perspective on ADR and Arbitration

IV. Factors Encouraging the Use of Arbitration in Malaysia

V. The Conduct of Arbitration in Malaysia

A. Arbitration Under the Arbitration Act

B. Convention and Centre Arbitrations

VI. Incorporation of Mediation and Conciliation into Arbitral Proceedings

VII. Conclusion: Have Lawyers Caught on?

Chapter 7   Arbitration in the Philippines

I. Introduction

A. History of Arbitration in the Philippines

B. The Practice of Arbitration in the Philippines Today

C. Sources of Law

D. Traditional and Cultural Modes of Dispute Resolution in the Philippines

II. Choice of Philippine Law: Consequences for the Arbitration Agreement and Arbitrability of the Dispute

A. Arbitration Agreement: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Validity

B. Arbitrability of Disputes

III. The Philippines as the Place of Arbitration

A. Law Applicable to the Proceedings

B. Law Applicable to the Merits

IV. Consequences of Philippine Law as the Law Applicable to the Proceedings

A. Enforcement of the Arbitration Agreement

B. Establishment of the Arbitral Tribunal

C. Arbitration Proceedings Proper

D. The Arbitral Award

E. Participation of Foreign Lawyers

F. Fees

V. Enforcement and Execution of Arbitral Awards

A. Enforcement of Domestic Awards

B. Enforcement of Foreign Awards

C. Judicial Remedies Against Enforcement and Execution

D. Other Means of Judicial Interference and Review

VI. Conclusion

Chapter 8   Arbitration in Singapore

I. Introduction

II. Singapore as a Site for International Arbitration

A. Definition of International Arbitration

B. Singapore Courts' Role in Local Arbitration

C. Local Practice and Licensing Requirements for Foreign Lawyers

D. Arbitration Institutions

III. Arbitrability of Claims

IV. Arbitral Choice of Law, Lex Mercatoria and Amiable Composition

V. Arbitrator Ethics and Rules of Professional Responsibility

A. Ethics

B. Immunity

C. The Arbitrator as Conciliator

VI. Particular Features of Arbitration in Singapore

VII. Enforcement of Arbitral Awards

A. Awards Made in Singapore

B. Awards Made Outside Singapore

C. Enforcement of Arbitral Awards as Judgments

VIII. Conclusion

Chapter 9   Arbitration in Taiwan, Republic of China

I. Introduction

II. Taiwan's Legal and dispute Resolution Traditions

III. The Arbitration Law

A. The Arbitration Agreement

B. Institutional and Ad Hoc Arbitration

C. Formation of the Arbitral Tribunal

D. Arbitrability

E. Choice of Law in Arbitration Proceedings

F. Amiable Composition

G. Arbitration Proceedings

H. Interim Measures

I. Annulment of Arbitral Awards

IV. Using Taiwan as the Situs for an International Commercial Arbitration

A. The Enforceability Abroad of Awards Rendered in Taiwan

B. Costs

C. Logistics

D. Neutrality

E. Availability of Qualified Arbitrators

F. Availability of Foreign Counsel

G. Interference by Local Courts

V. The Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Taiwan

VI. Conclusion: The Future of International Arbitration in Taiwan

Chapter 10   Arbitration in Thailand

I. Historical Background

II. In Court Arbitration

III. Out of Court Arbitration

A. Arbitration Agreement

B. Composition of the Arbitral Tribunal

C. Procedural Issues

D. Choice of Law

E. Arbitration Ex Aequo Et Bono

F. Arbitral Awards

G. Enforcement of Arbitral Awards

IV. Arbitration Institutions

A. The Office of the Arbitration Tribunal of the Board of Trade

B. The Arbitration Office of the Ministry of Justice

V. Conclusion

Chapter 11   Arbitration in Viet Nam

I. Introduction

II. Commercial Dispute Resolution and Arbitration in Viet Nam Before

A. Background History

B. State Economic Arbitration

C. FTAC and MAC

III. Viet Nam's Arbitration Institutions and Regulations Since Doi Moi

A. The Viet Nam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC)

B. Economic Arbitration Centers (Domestic Cases Only)

IV. The Future of Commercial Arbitration in Viet Nam

V. Conclusion

Chapter 12   Rethinking the Role of Law and Contracts in East West Commercial Relationships

I. The Role of Law and Contracts in the Structure and Governance of Western Commercial Relationships

II. The Role of Law and Contracts in the Structure and Governance of Asian Commercial Relationships

A. The Traditional Role of Law in Asian Commercial Affairs

B. Traditional Asian Contracting Practices

C. Traditional Asian Dispute Resolution Practices

III. Accommodating Different Conceptions Regarding the Role of Law and Contracts in the Structure and Governance of Commercial Relationships

A. Rethinking International Commercial Arbitration

B. Rethinking Contractual Choice of Law

C. Rethinking East West Contract Terms

IV. Conclusion

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