International Commercial Arbitration: An Introduction by Rohith M. Subramoniam and Navya Jain – 1st Edition 2019

This well-researched work provides a detailed explanation of the basics of international commercial arbitration with a special focus on the Indian perspective. The book serves as an introductory guide for beginners who wish to enter the field of international commercial arbitration as well as a handy reference work for practitioners.

Special Features:

1. Includes the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (the Indian Act) and the 1985 UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration.
2. Provides information on the most recent developments in International Commercial Arbitration.
3. Provides several case laws and excerpts from prominent rulings of various jurisdictions.
4. Provides relevant practical illustrations, examples, legislations, and examples of clauses and sample forms.
5. Provides comparisons and contrasts to different arbitral laws.

Reviews

“This book would serve as an extremely useful introductory guide to those who are interested in International Commercial Arbitration.”

– K.K. Venugopal, Attorney General for India

The authors have researched deeply in bringing out this marvelous piece of academic work. The fact that the book incorporates the latest Indian and Foreign case laws is also a great feature. This book has very meticulously shown and discussed the legislative intent of the law. From a practitioner’s point, this book is a great start for any amateur to learn about this field.

– Satya Pal Jain, Ad. Solicitor General of India & Member, Law Commission of India.

“Good explanation of the concepts and language used.”

– Dr. Anirban Chakraborty, Associate Professor of Law at National Law University, Nagpur

Table of Cases
1. International Commercial Arbitration and Its Origin
2. Features of International Commercial Arbitration and Its Various Set-ups
3. Major Sources of Information on International Commercial Arbitration
4. Construction of International Commercial Arbitration Agreement and Its Constituents
5. International Commercial Arbitration Award
6. Structure, Framework and Procedure Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: The Indian Regime
7. Institutional Arbitration Centres and Institutions
8. Specimen Procedure Documents with Explanations

Appendices
1. Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
2. UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, 1985