This is an article-by-article commentary of the new Rules highlighting policies and reasons for the modifications. The work delves into what lies behind the new UNCITRAL Rules. It is a user-friendly, practical reference guide for everyday use by the busy practitioner. It provides the key points to know about each provision of the new Rules. The appendix provides the full text of the 2010 Rules.
Contents:
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Introduction
General Principles Guiding the Working Group
Section I - Introductory Rules
Article 1--Scope of the Application
Article 2--Notice and Calculation of Periods of Time
Article 3--Notice of Arbitration
Article 4--Response to the Notice of Arbitration
Article 5--Representation and Assistance
Article 6--Designating and Appointing Authorities
Section II - Composition of the Arbitral Tribunal
Article 7--Number of Arbitrators
Articles 8 through 10--Appointment of Arbitrators
Article 8--Appointment of a Sole Arbitrator: List Procedure
Article 9--Appointment of Three Arbitrators
Article 10--Multi-Party Cases
Articles 11 through 13--Disclosure by and Challenge of Arbitrators
Article 11--Disclosure
Articles 12 and 13--Challenges
Article 14--Replacement of an Arbitrator
Article 15--Repetition of Hearings in the Event of the Replacement of an Arbitrator
Article 16--Liability
Section III - Arbitral Proceedings
Article 17--General Provisions
Article 18--Place of Arbitration
Article 19--Language
Article 20--Statement of Claim
Article 21--Statement of Defence
Article 22--Amendments to the Claim or Defence
Article 23--Pleas as to the Jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal
Article 24--Further Written Statements
Article 25--Periods of Time
Article 26--Interim Measures
Article 27--Evidence
Article 28--Hearings
Article 29--Experts Appointed by the Arbitral Tribunal
Article 30--Default
Article 31--Closure of Hearings
Article 32--Waiver of Right to Object
Section IV - The Award
Article 33--Decisions
Article 34--Form and Effect of the Award
Article 35--Applicable Law, Amiable Compositeur
Article 36--Settlement or Other Grounds for Termination
Article 37--Interpretation of the Award
Article 38--Correction of the Award
Article 39--Additional Award
Article 40--Definition of Costs
Article 41--Fees and Expenses of Arbitrators
Article 42--Allocation of Costs
Article 43--Deposit of Costs
Appendix
UNCITRAL Rules 2010
UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration
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