A Practical Commentary on the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration from the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration

Describes and explains the recently revised ICC Rules of Arbitration and how they operate. Written by leading ICC specialists, it provides first-hand information on the practices of the ICC Court and its Secretariat. This book is essential reading for anyone involved in international dispute resolution.

Authors: The authors, present and former senior members of the ICC Secretariat, give an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look into how the Rules work in practice.

• Jason Fry: Alternate Member for New Zealand, ICC International Court of Arbitration (1999–2002); Member for New Zealand, ICC International Court of Arbitration (2003–2007); Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration (2007–2012); Partner, Clifford Chance LLP (Paris) (2012–)
• Simon Greenberg: Deputy Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration (2008–2012); Alternate Member for Australia, ICC International Court of Arbitration (2012–); Counsel, Clifford Chance LLP (Paris) (2012–)
• Francesca Mazza: Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration (2003–2012); Secretary to the ICC Commission on Arbitration (2009–2012); Secretary General designate, German Institution of Arbitration (DIS) (2012–).

ISBN: 9789284201365   

Published: ICC Publication No.729E, 2012 Edition  

Binding Format: Paper back 510 pages

With this Guide you will be better equipped to navigate through the ICC arbitral process. In addition to offering a detailed, article-by-article commentary on the 2012 Rules, it:

• Analyses the issues raised by their application at each stage of the proceedings
• Provides statistics on many aspects of ICC arbitration
• Lays out a roadmap for ICC arbitration users
• Gives tips on conducting arbitration proceedings effectively 
• Compares the contents of the 2012 Rules and their predecessor, the 1998 Rules

This vital tool, indispensable companion to the 2012 Rules, will be helpful whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to arbitration. It is   a must-have for anyone seeking a clear and instructive handbook on ICC arbitration:arbitrators, counsel, business executives, government officials, as well as authors, academics and students will find in these pages anything they always wanted to know about ICC arbitration.