International Arbitration in Germany

The book
This handbook deals with arbitration cases in Germany and cases governed by German law, both ad-hoc and institutional. It covers the following issues:Legal framework for international arbitration in GermanyConsidering arbitration for disputes in Germany (advantages of international arbitration; German institutional vs. ad-hoc arbitration; preparing for dispute in Germany)The arbitration agreement (formation, scope, effect, amendment, and termination of the arbitration agreement)The arbitral tribunal (jurisdiction; party autonomy; constitution of arbitral tribunal; contractual relationship between the arbitrators; rights of arbitrators; challenge of arbitrators; replacement of arbitrators)The arbitral procedure (the governing laws; place of arbitration and location of hearings; language of the arbitral proceedings; commencement of the arbitral proceedings; pleadings; oral hearing; default of a party; interim measures; state court assistance of arbitration; termination of arbitral proceedings)The arbitral award (applicable substantive law; the making of the award; content and form; delivery; types of awards; legal effect; publication; correction, and interpretation of award)Settlement (private settlement without award; award on agreed terms)
The target group
This Handbook is used by judges, counsel and academics alike.