Arbitration Act 1996, 4th Edition

Arbitration Act 1996, 4th Edition

Robert Merkin and Louis Flannery

This book, now in its fourth edition, provides a clear and comprehensive review of the present state of the 1996 Act.  It explains the deliberations that led to the passing of the Act and then examines the Act's provisions in detail, emphasising how its sections have been interpreted and highlighting particular problem areas.

4th Edition, 2008
978-1-84311-778-0

Price: £209 (£209.00 after discount)

Product Description

The commentary includes references to the Civil Procedure Rules as they affect applications to the court, and is cross-referenced to the Departmental Advisory Committee Reports upon which the Act is based.  The full text of the Act, Part 62 of the Civil Procedure Rules and the Departmental Advisory Committee reports are also discussed.

The most important cases covered since the last edition, include:

  • ASM Shipping v Harris
  • ASM Shipping v TTMI Ltd
  • Albon v Naza Motor Trading
  • Elektrim SA v Vivendi Universal
  • Gater Assets v Nak Naftogaz Ukrainy
  • Kohn v Wagschal
  • OAO Northern Shipping Co v Remolcadores De Marin SL
  • Premium Nafta Products v Fili Shipping
  • Republic of Kazakhstan v Istil Group

"Whatever section of the Act you are looking up, you have the expert views of meaning and interpretation immediately to hand.
As a clear and comprehensive review of the present state of the 1996 Act, this erudite volume excels. The deliberations that led to the passing of the Act are well explained and its provisions are examined in detail, with particular problem areas highlighted."

An appreciation by Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green Chambers. Please click here to view the full review.
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