Wiley A Manual of International Dispute Resolution

Product Description An overview of international dispute resolution and settlement, especially in the fields of trade and commerce, investment, and intellectual property. The author looks at five key topics: supranational disputes, supranational dispute resolution bodies, international commercial dispute resolution; institutions concerned with dispute resolution in international trade and commerce; and online dispute resolution. Connerty, an English barrister with particular expertise in the field of international arbitration, introduces each topic, illustrating it by decisions of the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea, the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes, and decisions of national courts and international arbitration tribunals. He also gives suggestions for sources for more detailed study in each topic area. The book will be of interest to all those in Commonwealth countries and beyond who need to understand international dispute resolution processes and institutions. Review 'This is an excellent book, which more than fulfils the author's aim. His clearly defined structure, economy and clarity of language make this an extremely useful weapon in the practitioner's armoury.' - The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management, Vol. 73 No. 4, November 2007 "The explosive expansion of cross-border, indeed trans-global, commerce has led to a corresponding increase in the need for uniform, pertinent and enforceable resolution processes that address disputes arising out of international commercial transactions. This Manual represents the latest thinking in the area of international dispute settlement as it affects a number of areas of emerging interest."--William K. Slate II, President / CEO, A comprehensive, far-reaching and in-depth analysis of international dispute resolution. Anyone engaged in the resolution of any disputes throughout the Commonwealth, indeed the world, must have this manual at the side of their desk. --The Right Honorable Sir Phillip Otton, former Lord Justice of Appeal, England and Wales" International dispute resolution, in one or another form, is the practical concern of innumerable businessmen, public servants, lawyers and leaders. The Manual will be a useful tool."--Sandra Day O Connor, former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court" The Manual is impressive in the sheer breadth of subject matter discussed. Its balance of concision with sufficiency of detail makes it a primer on all the major international dispute resolution mechanisms and organisations at work in the world today. " This book is an excellent resource for members of the international business community, international ADR practitioners and researchers. " This is an excellent book, which more than fulfils the author's aim. His clearly defined structure, economy and clarity of language make this an extremely useful weapon in the practitioner's armoury. " About the Author Anthony Connerty is an English barrister. He has appeared in most English courts. His areas of practice include multi-million U.S. dollar international commercial disputes, both as Counsel and Arbitrator. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and a panel member of various international arbitration bodies including the American Arbitration Association s international panel and the World Intellectual Property Organization arbitration panel.