A Practical Guide to International Arbitration in London by Hilary Heilbron QC

BOOK REVIEW . A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION IN LONDON

By Hilary Heilbron QC

ISBN: 978-1-84311-729-2

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FOR LONDON-BASED PRACTITIONERS:
A GUIDING LIGHT THROUGH THE MURKY WATERS OF INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

An appreciation by Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green Chambers

London is a world leader in arbitration, and a natural consequence, no doubt, of London's prominence as a world financial centre.

If you're a legal practitioner working in London, particularly on cross-border cases, then you're likely to become involved in international arbitration, in which case, you'll be very glad, not to mention relieved, that you've acquired this book.

Hilary Heilbron Q.C., a leading authority on arbitration, has constructed a brilliant work of reference; succinct, authoritative, eminently readable, and logically structured.

This one-stop practical guide takes a step-by-step view of the arbitral process, from beginning to the final enforcement. It examines, in the author's words, 'the tactical, procedural and legal issues that arise for consideration at each stage' including the 'role and attitude of the English courts', with special reference to the importance of the Commercial Court and the Technology and Construction Court, and other specialist courts.

Primarily, the focus is on international commercial arbitration, although much of the book's contents apply equally to investment treaty arbitration. As it's a guide rather than a handbook or textbook, it will be immensely helpful to relative newcomers to this field, particularly those who need to advise clients of both English and foreign nationalities on, for example, contracts containing a London arbitration clause.

Some basic knowledge on the part of the reader is assumed, but unlike a number of other works on the subject of arbitration aimed at a specialist readership, unusual terms are explained in the body of the text so it's extremely useful for the busy advocate.

The excellent glossary ensures that you, as a non-specialist practitioner, won't be lost for words, for instance, with understanding any specialist vocabulary you might need to use in this field as it can get technical. Even experienced practitioners in this area will appreciate this author's straightforward, knowledgeable and authoritative approach which makes the Informa Dispute Resolution Guides so indispensible.

There are extensive Tables of Cases, Legislation, Conventions and Rules, 17 chapters and 7 appendices --which include a comparison of relevant institutional rules -- and a detailed index and glossary at the back. One of the most important chapters (number 13) covers hearings and evidence.

So, as part of the 'Dispute Resolution Guides' series, this is an especially useful reference for foreign as well as English lawyers and in-house counsel wishing to increase their familiarity with arbitration in London providing a guiding light through its sometimes murky waters.

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[PhillipBTaylor]

Who is Ricky - is he an arbitrator, or just a loser?

[fionabrassey]

The next series from the team which brought you 'The Office' ?!! These clips cannot be serious !

Great work Ricky !!