Arbitration in Argentina

Arbitration in Argentina is a comprehensive book on arbitration in Argentina. This book provides a detailed summary and in-depth analysis of the historical and contemporary structure of arbitration law and practice in the country, which is based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. The chapters in this book are authored by many of the most regarded Argentine authorities, many of whom are responsible for drafting Argentina’s current arbitration regulation. It is a unique blend of interesting contributions. Although mainly focused in Argentina, the discussions contained in several contributions exceed such geographical boundaries.

What’s in this book:

Throughout its thirty-one chapters, this book delves into an ample number of topics in commercial and investment arbitration, and it includes an exhaustive analysis of arbitration in specific fields (energy, sports, consumers, inter alia). Some of the topics in this book include the following:

• regulatory framework of arbitration in Argentina
• arbitration agreements
• arbitral proceedings and the applicable law
• issues of arbitrability
• interim measures
• costs and financing of arbitrations
• validity, recognition and enforcement of awards
• arbitration and the MERCOSUR

The publication also includes some particular studies, such as those related to the tension between investment arbitration and human rights, as well as the country’s relationship with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).

How this will help you:

This pandect is all-inclusive as it not only contains a high level of legal analysis but also intends to furnish a practical approach. Considering that the law and practice of arbitration in Argentina have seen remarkable changes in recent decades, this book is an essential tool for arbitrators, judges, in-house counsels, global law firms, large- and medium-sized companies doing transnational business, interested academics, and international arbitration centres. Since this publication draws from the teachings and experience of leading scholars and practitioners, it will hence prove to be an invaluable guide to arbitration specialists in need of identifying and assessing the different theoretical and practical legal avenues available when working on arbitrations with a seat in Argentina or with an Argentine element.