Supplementary Material by Ciarb

Supplementary Material by Ciarb

'In fulfilling our objectives, CIArb operates under a Golden Thread. It does so by delivering education, training and qualifications; developing the learned society; and facilitating the use of ADR mechanisms. This supplementary material facilitates each of these elements. Whether as a student following the CIArb Pathways Programme or as an arbitration practitioner, this work provides a useful tool to enhance and develop the knowledge and practice of international arbitration.'

Anthony Abrahams Director General

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is a learned society that works in the public interest to promote and facilitate the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms. Founded in 1915 and with a Royal Charter granted in 1979, it is a UK-based institution that has gained international presence in more than 100 countries and has more than 13,000 professionally qualified members around the world.

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators 12 Bloomsbury Square London, United Kingdom WC1A 2LP T: +44 (0)20 7421 7444 www.ciarb.org Registered Charity: 803725

International Commercial Arbitration is the fastest growing dispute settlement discipline. The complexities surrounding its regulatory framework combined with an ever-increasing and constantly evolving set of acts, rules, guidelines, protocols, regulations, national legislation, international treaties, and so on may appear daunting at first glance. This collection of documents or supplementary material is designed to provide the essential reading for all those who are eager to pursue a career in international arbitration. It will also appeal to arbitration practitioners wishing to have easy access to over 700 pages of arbitration-related resources.

JULIO CESAR BETANCOURT MCIARb was admitted to the practice of law in 2001. He holds postgraduate law degrees in the areas of Damages, Procedural Law, International Business Law, Constitutional Law, and Contract and Damages. He is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at King's College London, and is Head of Research and Academic Affairs at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London. Jason A. Crook MCIArb was admitted to the practice of law in 2009. He holds degrees in Business Administration, Political Science, Law, and International Business Law. He is the author of numerous publications, including What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? (CIArb, 2010), and he lectures on ADR and International Arbitration at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London.