Navin G. Ahuja

Taming the Guerrilla in International Commercial Arbitration

Levelling the Playing Field

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Produktbeschreibung

The book explores the definition and nature of guerrilla tactics in international commercial arbitration. It analyses various such tactics deployed (pre-Covid and during Covid times) and portrays them in a way that enables one to visualise how, and possibly why, they might be deployed. Attempts to codify ethical standards and rules regulating the behaviour of legal representatives in international arbitration are examined. The book covers a range of culture clashes, addresses several elephants in the room, and looks at factors inherent in the arbitral process that create opportunities and increase temptations to misbehave. It considers the remedies and sanctions available in international arbitration and compares them to those available to the courts in civil litigation. In addition to recommendations for future research, the book offers solutions to curb the problem in line with party autonomy and with a critical analysis.

"This manuscript is an essential solutions-based text that not only addresses a comprehensive range of modern-day guerrilla tactics in international commercial arbitration but also offers thoughtful methods to deal with the shenanigans that parties may bring to the arbitral process."

- Chiann Bao, Independent Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers and Vice President of the International Chamber of Commerce, Court of Arbitration

"Dr. Ahuja's book is a thoughtful and highly practical contribution to the study of procedures in international commercial arbitration. It is replete with scholarly analysis, careful treatment of authority, pragmatic insights and policy discussions. Any practitioner or student of international arbitration would benefit from this volume."

- Gary Born, Author, International Commercial Arbitration (3d ed. 2021)

"Ahighly readable and informative book which identifies and analyses the numerous guerrilla tactics parties may attempt to deployin international commercial arbitration, the factors which may encourage such behaviour, and practical mechanisms to keep the proceedings on track. Both erudite and practical, this book is a must-read for parties, counsel and arbitrators alike."

- Prof. Benjamin Hughes, Independent Arbitrator, The Arbitration Chambers

"Guerrilla tactics are a pertinent problem in arbitration. Dr. Ahuja's well written book not only describes the various tactics in a succinct way but provides extremely useful guidance on how to tackle them. It will be a primary source of reference for every practitioner faced with such tactics."

- Prof. Dr. Stefan Kröll, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the German Arbitration Institute (DIS)

"Taming the Guerrilla in International Commercial Arbitration offers a refreshingly candid and balanced discussion of 'sharp practices' in international arbitration. The book collects a wealth ofinformation on guerrilla tactics previously only available in separate survey reports, articles, and guidelines on the topic. It additionally includes a chapter addressing tactics deployed in virtual or remote arbitrations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The comprehensive research and analysis presented in this book make it a valuable resource to counsel, parties, arbitrators, academics, and those who deliver practical arbitration training. A must-read for those who want to better understand the practices that may lead some to disfavor arbitration and ways the arbitration community can respond to guerrilla tactics to improve the arbitration pr

Produktdetails

• International Law and the Global South
• Verlag: Springer / Springer Nature Singapore / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-981-19-0077-8
• 1st ed. 2022
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 155mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 522g
• ISBN-13: 9789811900778
• ISBN-10: 9811900779
• Artikelnr.: 67845977

Autorenporträt

Dr. Navin G. Ahuja is an Editorial Board Member of the International Arbitration Law Review, an accredited Tribunal Secretary at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), and an accredited General Mediator. Navin is a member of several arbitration-related committees. His notable achievements include his contributions to several publications on the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) and Alternative Dispute Resolution. He earned his Doctor of Juridical Science (JSD) degree in International Arbitration in 2021 at the City University of Hong Kong. While pursuing his doctorate, he was appointed a Visiting Fellow and subsequently a Senior Research Associate at the University, where he also delivered several lectures. He completed his Master of Laws in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in 2014 during which he participated in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot ("Vis Moot") and received a mootscholarship. Since then, Navin has judged various international arbitration, international investment arbitration, international mediation, and general mooting competitions. He has also been co-coaching City University of Hong Kong's mooting team for the Vis Moot who have secured several awards over the years, including amongst other things, best memorandum in Hong Kong, Honourable Mentions for written memoranda and Honourable Mentions for individual oralists in Hong Kong and Vienna.  In 2021, his team ranked fourth out of 147 teams in Hong Kong. Last but not the least, Navin became a part-time stay-at-home dad when he became a father of twin daughters in the year 2015.

Inhaltsangabe

A Bird's-Eye View.- The Nature of Guerilla Tactics in International Arbitration.- The Various Forms of Guerilla Tactics and Their Impact on the Arbitral Process.- Possible Factors that Might Enable Participants to Deploy Guerilla Tactics.- Mechanisms to Control Guerilla Tactics.- Recommendations.- Conclusion.