International Commercial Dispute Resolution

"...this book is timely and useful to the experienced international dispute resolution practitioners and beginner alike" Business Law International, 2009

The world of dispute resolution made clear

International Commercial Dispute Resolution is a new title that reflects the way in which the litigation arena has changed over recent years. Cross-border business relationships and the present economic climate have markedly increased the potential for commercial disputes to arise between parties in different jurisdictions, and clients are increasingly looking for the most time and cost effective way of resolving disputes.

Expert advice from leading practitioners in 24 jurisdictions
With contributions from leading practitioners, this practical book looks at dispute resolution in 24 jurisdictions that represent the world’s major international trade centres and developing legal systems.

User-friendly and practical structure
Each chapter is devoted to a different jurisdiction and follows the same structure. It provides a practical summary of the relevant legal systems and offers an insight into the manner in which each jurisdiction seeks to resolve commercial disputes, both through traditional court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution techniques

Written by leading local practitioners, each chapter opens with a round-up of the key issues that you will need to consider when dealing with this country, and includes flowcharts summarising the procedural stages of litigation

This book is an essential addition to the bookshelf of every international litigator

• Covers 24 key jurisdictions throughout the world
• Provides an authoritative overview from leading local practitioners
• Includes flow charts summarising the procedural stages of litigation
• Highlights the key issues that must be considered when dealing with each jurisdiction
• Covers traditional court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution techniques