International Commercial Arbitration (5cr)

Objective

At the end of the course a student is expected to be able to:
- evaluate the role and the importance of international commercial arbitration as an alternative to the courts of law
- remember and explain the main rules, concepts and principles concerning international commercial arbitration
- describe the establishment, organisation and powers of arbitral tribunals and the conduct of the proceedings
- evaluate factors that have impact on the contents, validity, recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards

Content

The following subjects will be covered:
- arbitration as an alternative to the courts of law
- the scope and limits of party autonomy in arbitration
- the conduct of the proceedings in an arbitrationtribunal
- challenging the arbitration award

Qualifications

No previous studies necessary. The unit is recommended to current or prospective Vis Moot participants.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-5

Materials

Blackaby, Nigel - Partasides, Constantine - Redfern, Alan - Hunter, Martin (2015) Redfern and Hunter on International Arbitration

OR

Blackaby, Nigel - Partasides, Constantine - Redfern, Alan (2023) Redfern and Hunter on International Arbitration

Further information

The unit is part of the commercial law package.

Execution methods

Further information will be provided on implementations.

Accomplishment methods

The unit is typically offered as written examination.
Depending on the academic year, the unit may be supplemented with lectures and seminars.