The Practice of International Commercial Arbitration: A Handbook for Arbitrators and Arbitration Lawyers in Asia, 2nd ed

Anselmo Reyes (Author)

ISBN: 9781032329390

Published: December 2025

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Informa Law from Routledge

Description

Previously concentrated solely on Hong Kong, this second edition of the practitioner handbook is significantly expanded to cover Mainland China, Japan and Singapore, and takes readers step by step through everything a prospective international commercial arbitrator or counsel needs to know to conduct an arbitration in Asia.

Key Features

Covers new conventions, updated arbitral institution rules and soft law instruments; addresses the increased use of online hearings since COVID-19, sanctions and counter-sanctions affecting case acceptance, and climate change considerations; discusses generative AI, third-party funding and enhanced data protection in arbitration practice.

Coverage

Theory and infrastructure of international commercial arbitration; institution and conduct of arbitral proceedings from appointment through to award; evidence, trial and complex or specialised arbitrations; ADR and judicial support; practical challenges facing arbitrators and counsel in Asia.

About the Authors

Anselmo Reyes is a former judge of the Hong Kong Court of First Instance and one of the region's most experienced international arbitrators, with a practice spanning Hong Kong, Mainland China, Japan and Singapore.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction – 2. Theory – 3. Infrastructure – 4. Rules – 5. Appointment – 6. Start – 7. Interlocutory – 8. Evidence – 9. Trial – 10. Finish – 11. ADR Support – 12. Judicial Support – 13. Complex Arbitrations – 14. Specialized Arbitrations – 15. Challenges

Why buy this book?

The standard practitioner handbook for arbitration in Asia, now expanded beyond Hong Kong to Mainland China, Japan and Singapore – a compact, step-by-step guide for anyone starting or building a career as an arbitrator or counsel in the region.

Keywords

international commercial arbitration, Asia, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Singapore, arbitration practice, dispute resolution

Target Audience

arbitrators, arbitration counsel, in-house counsel, arbitral institutions, law libraries

Genre

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, International Law, Asia

Q&A

Where can I buy The Practice of International Commercial Arbitration (2nd ed)?
It is available directly from CLNZ Books, with worldwide shipping.

Which jurisdictions does the second edition add?
Mainland China, Japan and Singapore, in addition to the original Hong Kong focus.

Does the book cover online hearings?
Yes, it reflects the greater use of online hearings for arbitration since COVID-19.

Does it address sanctions affecting arbitrators?
Yes, it discusses the prevalence of sanctions and counter-sanctions constraining which cases arbitrators can accept.

Who is this handbook written for?
Prospective and practising arbitrators and counsel building an international arbitration career in Asia.

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