International Commercial ArbitrationLaajuus (5 cr)

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.