Chapter 1: Arbitration as a Dispute Settlement Mechanism 1
Chapter 2: Regulatory Framework for Arbitration 17
Chapter 3: Forms of Arbitration 31
Chapter 4: Essential Characteristics of International Commercial Arbitration 49
Chapter 5: Juridical Nature of Arbitration 71
Chapter 6: Arbitration Agreements - Autonomy and Applicable Law 99
Chapter 7: Arbitration Agreements - Validity and Interpretation 129
Chapter 8: Drafting of the Arbitration Agreement 165
Chapter 9: Arbitrability 187
Chapter 10: Selection and Appointment of Arbitrators by Parties and Institutions 223
Chapter 11: Impartiality and Independence of Arbitrators 255
Chapter 12: Rights and Duties of Arbitrators and Parties 275
Chapter 13: Challenge, Removal and Replacement of Arbitrators 301
Chapter 14: Determination of Jurisdiction 329
Chapter 15: Arbitration and the Courts 355
Chapter 16: Multiparty and Multicontract Arbitration 377
Chapter 17: Determination of Applicable Law 411
Chapter 18: Applicable Substantive Law 439
Chapter 19: Arbitration and European Law 475
Chapter 20: Commencement of Arbitration 505
Chapter 21: Arbitration Procedure 521
Chapter 22: Taking Evidence in International Arbitration 553
Chapter 23: Interim and Conservatory Measures 585
Chapter 24: Arbitration Award 627
Chapter 25: Challenges to Award 663
Chapter 26: Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards 687
Chapter 27: Arbitration with Government and State Owned Entities 733
Chapter 28: Arbitration of Investment Disputes 761
Abbreviated Bibliography 805
Table of International Conventions and Instruments 817
Table of Arbitration Rules 827
Table of National Laws 837
Table of Arbitration Awards 851
Table of National and International Court Decisions 865
Subject Index 905