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LAW AND PRACTICE OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION FOURTH EDITION By ALAN REDFERN MARTIN HUNTER Barrister, One Essex Court, Barrister, London; Professor of Temple, London International Dispute Resolution Nottingham Law School, FCIArb With NIGEL BLACKABY CONSTANTINE Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus PARTASIDES Deringer Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LONDON SWEET & MAXWELL 2004

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LAW AND PRACTICEOF

INTERNATIONALCOMMERCIAL ARBITRATION

FOURTH EDITION

By

ALAN REDFERN MARTIN HUNTERBarrister, One Essex Court, Barrister, London; Professor of

Temple, London International Dispute ResolutionNottingham Law School, FCIArb

With

NIGEL BLACKABY CONSTANTINEPartner, Freshfields Bruckhaus PARTASIDES

Deringer Partner, Freshfields BruckhausDeringer

LONDONSWEET & MAXWELL

2004

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PageForeword vPréface viiAcknowledgments xiAbbreviations xxviiTable of Cases xxxTable ofArbitration Awards xxxviiiTable of Statutes xlivTable of Major Arbitration Conventions xlviiiTable of International Arbitration Rules luTable of Civil Codes livTable of Treaties hiiTables of Directives, European Régulations and Civil Procédure Rules Iviii

CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION Para.

1. Key Eléments of International Arbitration(a) Generally 1-01(b) A brief historical overview 1-03(c) Significant features of arbitration 1-07

The agreement to arbitrale 1-08The importance ofthe arbitration agreement 1-11Enforcement ofthe arbitration agreement 1-12Powers conferred by the arbitration agreement 1-13The choice of arbitrators 1-14The décision ofthe arbitral tribunal 1-16The enforcement of the award 1-18Summary 1-19

(d) The meaning of "international" 1-20International and domestic arbitrations contrasted 1-21

(e) The relevant criteria 1-24The international nature ofthe dispute 1-25The nationality of the parties 1-27The Model Law criteria: a combined approach 1-29

(f) The meaning of "commercial" 1-31(g) Anatomy of a simple arbitration clause 1-34

Arbitrability 1-35Is there any needfor a dispute? 1-36Existing and future disputes 1-37Arising out of or in connection with this agreement 1-38Shall be referred to and determined by arbitration 1-39

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Other matters 1-402. Why Arbitrate?

(a) The principle reasons 1-41A choice of a "neutral" forum and a "neutral" tribunal 1-42An enforceable décision 1-43

(b) Subsidiary reasons 1-44(c) Perceived disadvantages of arbitration 1-45

CostsLimited powers of arbitratorsNo joinder of parties 1-48Conflicting awards 1-49International arbitration or national litigation? 1-50

(d) Confidentiality 1-53The Classical Position 1-55The current trend 1-56The award 1-58Confidentiality in investor/state arbitrations 1-61Revisions to rules of arbitration 1-64LCIA Rules 1-65The WIPO Arbitration Rules 1-66Conclusion 1-68

(e) Alternative Dispute ResolutionIntroduction 1-69What is meant by ADR ? 1-71How does ADR work? 1-73Médiation 1-74Conciliation 1-75The UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules 1-76The UNCITRAL Model Law on Conciliation 1-79Dispute Resolution Centres 1-80Mini-trial 1-81Mediation/Arbitration (Med/Arb.) 1-82The neutral listener agreement 1-83"Last offer" or "baseball" arbitration 1-84Court-annexed ADR 1-85Expert Détermination (including adjudication and Dispute ReviewBoards) 1-87The enforceability of agreements for expert détermination 1-90Why has ADR developed as it has?Business and cultural considérations 1-91ADR—future perspectives 1-93The need for judicial control 1-94ADR and Arbitration combined 1-95Amiable compositeur, equity clauses, "ex aqueo et bono" 1-96

3. What Kind of Arbitration?(a) Introduction 1-97(b) Institutional and ad hoc arbitration 1-99(c) Institutional arbitration—advantages and disadvantages 1-100

Advantages 1-102Disadvantages 1-103

(d) Ad hoc arbitration—advantages and disadvantagesAdvantages 1-104Disadvantages 1-107

(e) Arbitral Institutions 1-108

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What to look for in an arbitral institution 1-109A de grée of permanency 1-1J0Modem rules of arbitration 1-111Qualified staff 1-112Reasonable charges 1-113Some well ktiown institutionsThe International Chamber of Commerce 1-114TheLCIA 1-117The American Arbitration Association 1-118The WIPO Arbitration Centre 1-119Domain names 1-120

(0 Arbitrations involving a state or state entity 1-121ICSID 1-123ICSID—an international institution 1-126ICSID 's Additional Facility 1-128The Permanent Court of Arbitration ("the PCA") 1-129

4. Claims Commissions and Tribunals 1-130(a) The Iran-United States Claims Tribunal 1-131(b) The United Nations Compensation Commission 1-132(c) The Holocaust Tribunals 1-133

5. Régulation of International Arbitration(a) Generally 1-134(b) The rôle of national law 1-138

State participation in the arbitral process 1-139(c) The rôle of international conventions and the Model Law 1-141

Bilatéral Investment Treaties 1-142International Conventions generally 1-144The Geneva Protocol of 1923 1-145The Geneva Convention of 1927 1-146The New York Convention of 1958 1-147Conventions after 1958 1-149Régional conventions 1-150Vie Model Law 1-151

(d) Practice—national or international 1-152How procédure is detennined 1-154

6. Summary 1-158

CHAPTER 2—APPLICABLE LAWS

1. Introduction(a) Generally 2-01(b) No légal vacuum 2-02(c) A complex interaction of laws 2-04

2. The Law Governing the Arbitration(a) Introduction 2-05(b) What is the lex arbitri? 2-08(c) The content of the lex arbitri 2-09(d) Procédural rules and lex arbitri 2-12(e) The seat theory 2-14(0 Is the lex arbitri a procédural law? 2-19(g) Choice of a foreign procédural law 2-20(h) Where an award is made 2-22(i) De-localisation 2-25

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The arguments considered 2-27The position in reality 2-28

(j) The "seat" theory and lex arbitri 2-293. The Law Applicable to the Substance

(a) Generally 2-31Crossing national frontiers 2-33

(b) The autonomy of the parties 2-34Récognition by international conventions 2-35Time ofchoice 2-36Restrictions on party autonomy 2-37The choices 2-38

(c) National law 2-40Choice of a System of national law 2-41Precluding unfair treatment 2-43Stabilisation clauses 2-44Summary 2-45

(d) Public International Law and General Principles of Law 2-46(e) Concurrent laws, combined laws and the "tronc commum" doctrine 2-48

The Libyan oil nationalisation arbitrations 2-50(f) Transnational law (including Lex Mercatoria; the UNIDROIT

Principles; the Shari'ah; international development law and tradeusages)Introduction 2-57The lex mercatoria 2-59The list method 2-61The functional method 2-62UNIDROIT Principles 2-65The Shari'ah 2-67International Development Law 2-68Trade usages 2-70Authority to apply non-national law 2—71

(g) Equity and good conscience 2-734. Conflict Rules and the Search for Applicable Law

(a) Generally 2-75(b) Implied or tacit choice 2-76

Choice of forum as choice of law 2-78(c) Conflict rules 2-79

Does an international arbitral tribunal hâve a lex f on? 2-80International conventions, rules of arbitration and national laws 2-82

(d) Conclusion 2-845. The Law Goveming the Agreement to Arbitrate 2-85

(a) Summary 2-93

CHAPTER 3—ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND SUBMISSION AGREEMENTS

1. Background(a) Generally 3-01(b) Catégories of arbitration agreements 3-02(c) International conventions

The Geneva Treaties 3-04(d) International standards 3-05

2. The Validity of an Arbitration Agreement(a) Formai validity—the need for writing 3-07

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(b) A defined légal relationship(c) Arbitrability

Patents, Trademarks and CopyrightsAntitrust and compétition lawsSecurities transactionsBribery and corruptionFraud

3. The Parties to an Arbitration Agreement(a) Capacity

Natural personsCorporationsStates and State Agencies

(b) Third parties to the arbitration agreementPiercing the corporate veil within groups of companiesAssignment, agency and successionAssignmentArbitration Agreements concluded by AgentsSuccession and Novation

4. Analysis of an Arbitration Agreement(a) Scope

Forms of Wording(b) Basic Eléments

A valid arbitration agreementThe number of arbitratorsEstablishment of the arbitral tribunalAd hoc or institutional arbitrationFilling vacancies in the tribunalPlace of arbitrationGoverning lawDefault clausesLanguageEntry of judgment and rule of court clausesOther procédural matters

(c) Submission agreementsGenerallyDrafting a submission agreementAn illustration

(d) Separability(e) Summary

5. Defective Arbitration Clauses(a) Inconsistency(b) Uncertainty(c) Inoperability(d) Répudiation and waiver of arbitration agreements

6. Multi-Party Arbitrations(a) Generally

Several parties to one contractSeveral contracts with différent parties

(b) String Arbitrations(c) Concurrent Hearings(d) Court ordered consolidation(e) Consolidation by consent

Under an arbitration agreementUnder institutional rules

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CHAPTER 4—THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANISATION o r AN ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL

(a) Generally(b) Commencement of an arbitration

Time-limitsStatutory time-limitsContractual time-limits

(c) Commencement of an arbitration under the applicable law(d) Commencement of an arbitration under institutional rules(e) Selecting an arbitral tribunal(f) Sole arbitrators and multi-arbitrator tribunal

Sole arbitratorsTwo arbitratorsThree arbitratorsFour or more arbitrators

2. Appointment of Arbitrators(a) Generally(b) Agreement of the parties(c) Arbitral institution(d) List System(e) Existing arbitrators(f) Professional institution(g) Trade association

Désignation by the Secretary-General of the PCA3. Qualifies Required in International Arbitrators

(a) Generally(b) Restrictions imposed by the parties(c) Restrictions imposed by the applicable law(d) Professional qualifications

Sole arbitratorThree arbitrators

(a) Language(b) Expérience and outlook(c) Education and training(d) Interviewing prospective arbitrators

4. Impartiality and Independence of Arbitrators(a) Generally(b) Independence and/or Impartiality

Impartiality distinguished from neutralityNationality

(c) DisclosureGovernmental agencies

(d) Communication with the parties5. Challenge and Replacement of Arbitrators

(a) Generally(b) Grounds for challenge(c) Procédure for challenge

Challenges under the ICSID Rules(d) Waiver(e) Filling a vacancy(f) Truncated tribunals(g) Procédure following the filling of a vacancy

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(h) Insuring against a vacancy 4-856. The Organisation of the Arbitral Tribunal

(a) Generally 4-86(b) Meetings and hearings 4-87

Meetings and hearings at which the parties are présent 4-88Fixing dates for hearings 4-89Avoiding local public holidays 4—90Length ofhearing 4-91

(c) Administrative aspects 4-94Arbitration centres 4-96Arbitral institutions 4-97Universities, clubs and other institutions 4-98Hotels 4-99Interpreters 4-100Verbatim records 4-101Hearing hours 4—103Relations between the parties and the arbitral tribunal 4—106Functions of the presiding arbitrator 4-107

(d) The rôle of an administrative secretary or registrar 4—108Institutional arbitrations 4-109Who to appoint 4-110

7. Fées and Expenses of the Arbitral Tribunal 4—113(a) Who fixes fées 4-114(b) Commitment or cancellation fées 4-115(c) Methods of assessing fées 4-117

The ad valorem method 4-118The "time spent" method 4-119The "fixedfee" method 4-120

(d) Negotiating arbitrators' fées 4-121(e) Expenses of the arbitral tribunal 4-122

The reimbursement method 4—123The per diem method 4—124The ICSID method 4-125

(f) Securing payment of the fées and expenses of the arbitral tribunal 4—126

CHAPTER 5—POWERS, DUTIES AND JURISDICTION OF AN ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL

1. Background(a) Generally 5-01(b) Practical considérations 5-02

2. Powers of Arbitrators(a) Generally 5-03(b) Powers conferred by the parties 5-04

Directly 5-05Indirectly 5-06

(c) Powers conferred by opération of law 5-073. Duties of Arbitrators

(a) Generally 5-11(b) Duties imposed by the parties 5-12(c) Duties imposed by law 5-14

Duty to act with due care 5-15Duty to act with due diligence 5-23Duty to act judicially 5-24

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(d) Ethical duties 5-274. Jurisdiction

(a) Generally 5-30(b) Challenges to jurisdiction 5-31

Partial challenge 5-32Total challenge 5-35

(c) The autonomy (or separability) of the arbitration clause 5-36Who judges ? 5-3 8Compétence/Compétence 5-39Compétence 5-43Limitations on jurisdiction 5-44Award mode without jurisdiction 5-45

(d) Court control 5-46Concurrent control 5-4-1The choices open to the arbitral tribunal 5-48

(e) Procédural aspects ofresolving issues of jurisdiction 5-52The time at which issues of jurisdiction should be raised 5-53

(f) Options open to the respondent 5-54Boycott the arbitration 5-55Raise objections with the arbitral tribunal 5-56Application to a national court 5-57Attacking the award 5-59The combined approach 5-60Form of court intervention 5-61

(g) International agreements on the jurisdiction of national courts 5-62

CHAPTER 6—THE CONDUCT OF THE PROCEEDINGS

1. Background(a) Generally(b) Party autonomy(c) Restrictions on party autonomy

EqualityPublic policyArbitration rulesThird parties

(d) Adversarial and inquisitorial processes2. Choice of the Place of Arbitration

(a) Generally(b) The law governing the arbitration

The lex arbitriLocal restrictions on arbitrators and party représentativesEthical and other duties

(c) Enforceability(d) Meetings need not ail be held at the seat of arbitration(e) Where should as award be "made"?(f) Changing the seat of arbitration

Agreement inoperative or incapable of being performed3. Preliminary steps

(a) GenerallyConduct of preliminary meetingsReprésentation at preliminary meetingsAdjournment of preliminary meetings

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Matters to be determined at preliminary meetingsUNCITRAL Notes on Organizing Arbitral Proceedings

(b) Other preliminary issuesApplicable lawsSéparation of liability and quantumSéparation and other issues

(c) Expedited remédiesPre-arbitral référéeExpedited formation ofthe arbitral tribunal"Fast track" arbitrations

(d) Avoiding delay and disruptionSpécial procédures in small cases

4. Written Submissions(a) Generally

The function of written submissionsThe need to avoid ambiguity

(b) Written pleadings in institutional arbitrationDéfinition ofthe issuesTerminologyTime-limitsAdmissibility of counterclaims

5. Evidence(a) Generally

Common and civil law procéduresAdmissibilityBurden ofproofMethods of presenting évidence

(b) Production of documentsFavourable and unfavourable documentsCommon law practiceCivil law practicePractice in international arbitrationsDisputed document requeslsDocuments in the possession of third partiesPrésentation of documentsTranslations

(c) Testimony of witnessesPrésentation ofwitness évidenceEvidentiary weight of witness évidenceTaking évidence overseas

(d) Expert évidenceExperts appointed by the arbitral tribunalPower to appoint expertsPrésentation of expert évidenceAlternative methods of presenting expert évidenceAdmissibility of expert évidenceCatégories of expert évidence

(e) Inspection of the subject-matter of the disputePower of the arbitral tribunal to inspect the subject-matterProcédure for inspectionInspection under institutional rules of arbitration

6. Hearings(a) Generally(b) Organisation of the hearing

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6-486-496-516-526-556-566-586-59

6-616-626-656-676-686-696-706-716-736-746-766-796-806-826-836-856-886-896-906-916-926-946-966-986-99

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Représentation 6-107Pre-hearing conférences 6—109Revised ICSID Rules 6-111

(c) Procédure at hearings 6-112International practice 6-113Examination of witnesses 6—115Who has the last word? 6-118

(d) Ex parte hearings 6-119Refusai to participât e 6-120Procédure in ex parte hearings 6-121

Proceedings after the Hearing(a) Generally 6-123(b) Post-hearing briefs 6-124(c) New évidence 6-125

CHAPTER 7—THE RÔLE OF NATIONAL COURTS DURING THE PROCEEDINGS

1. Introduction 7-01(a) The increasing independence of arbitration 7-03(b) Limitations on independence 7-04(c) A relay race 7-05

2. At the Beginning of the Arbitration 7-06(a) Enforcing the arbitration agreement 7-07(b) Establishing the arbitral tribunal 7-08(c) Challenges to jurisdiction 7-09

3. During the Arbitral Proceedings 7-10(a) Intérim measures: powers of the arbitral tribunal 7-11

(1) No powers 7-13(2) Inability to act prior to the formation of the tribunal 7-14(3) An order can only affect the parties to the arbitration 7-15(4) Enforcement difficulties 7-16(5) No ex parte application 1-11

(b) Intérim measures: powers of the compétent court 7-18Incompatibility with the arbitration agreement? 7-19Should application be made to a national court or to thearbitrators? 7-21

(c) Measures relating to the attendance of witnesses and préservation ofévidence 7-24

(d) Measures aimed at preserving the status quo 7-28(e) Intérim relief in respect of parallel proceedings 7-33(f) Security for costs 7-39

4. At the end of the Arbitration(a) Judicial control of the proceedings and the award 7-41

5. Conclusion 7-42

CHAPTER 8—THE AWARD

1. Background(a) Generally 8-01

Achieving the intended resuit 8-04Définition of award 8-05"Order" or "Award" 8-07

(b) Remédies 8-09

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Monetary compensationPunitive damages and other penaltiesSpécifie performanceRestitutionInjunctionsDeclaratory reliefRectificationAdaptation of commets and filling gapsInterest and costs

(c) How an arbitral tribunal reaches its décisionMajority votingThe bargaining process

2. Catégories of Awards(a) Generally(b) Final awards(c) Partial and intérim awards

Issues conceming the applicable lawSéparation of liability and quantumLimitation clauses in contract

(d) Default awards(e) Consent awards

3. Validity of Awards(a) Generally(b) Form of the award

The law goveming the arbitrationThe introductory section of a awardSignaturesLanguage of the award

(c) Contents of the awardThe arbitration agreementUnambiguousEffective détermination of the issuesReasonsDifférent ways of giving reasons

(d) Time-limitsTl\e disadvantages of mandatory time-limitsNon-mandatory provisions

(e) Notification of awards(0 Registration or deposit of awards

4. Other considérations(a) Res judicata effect of award

Existing disputesSubséquent disputesEffect of award on third parties

(b) Separate, concurring and dissenting opinionsDissenting opinionsThe position in natural lawsTlie position under institutional ndesThe practice in ICC arbitrationsPractice at the Iran-United States Claims TribunalWlien and how should dissenling opinions be given in internationalarbitrations?

(c) Interest(d) The basis upon which interest can be awarded

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How much interest to award 8-86Compound interest 8-87Enforcing awards that carry interest 8-89Post-award interest 8-90

(e) Costs 8-91Costs of the arbitration 8-92Costs of the parties 8-93Assessing the costs of the parties 8-95Requirements imposed by national law 8-97

(f) Proceedings after the award 8-98Under national law 8-99Under rules of arbitration 8-100Review procédures other than by national courts 8-103Review procédure under the ICSID Rules 8-105Publication of awards 8-106

CHAPTER 9—CHALLENGE OF ARBITRAL AWARDS

1. Background 9-01(a) The purpose of challenge 9-02(b) The meaning of challenge 9-03(c) Introductory remarks 9-04

2. Methods of challenge 9-07(a) Internai challenge 9-08(b) Correction and interprétation of awards; additional awards 9-11(c) Recourse to the courts 9-12

3. Grounds for Challenge(a) Lack of jurisdiction 9-13(b) Other grounds for challenge 9-16

4. Grounds for Challenge under the Model Law 9-18(a) Incapacity: invalid agreement to arbitrate 9-20(b) Lack of due process 9-21(c) Issues of jurisdiction 9-26(d) Further procédural issues 9-28

Summary 9-29(e) Arbitrability 9-30(f) Public policy 9-32(g) Conclusion 9-34

5. Substantive Grounds for Challenge(a) Mistakes of Law 9-35(b) Mistake of fact 9-42

6. Place, Time and Effects of Challenge(a) Place of challenge 9^45(b) Time-limits 9-46(c) The effects of a successful challenge 9^47

CHAPTER 10—RÉCOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ARBITRAL AWARDS

1. Background 10-01(a) Performance of awards 10-03

Commercial and other pressures 10-04Arbitrators duty to render an enforceable award 10-06Enforcement by court proceedings 10-07

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The gênerai principles governing récognition and enforcement 10-09The différence between récognition and enforcement 10-10Récognition 10-11Enforcement 10-12

(b) Place of récognition and enforcement 10-14Forum shopping 10-16

(c) Methods of récognition and enforcement 10-17(d) Time-limits 10-18(e) Conséquences of refusai of récognition or enforcement 10-19

2. The Rôle of International Conventions(a) Generally 10-20(b) The Geneva Treaties

The Geneva Protocol of 1923 10-21The Geneva Convention of 1927 0-22

(c) The New York Convention 10-23Enforcing the agreement to arbitrale 10-24Enforcing foreign awards 10-25Thefirst réservation: reciprocity 10-26The second réservation: commercial relationships 10-28Récognition and enforcement under the New York Convention 10-31Formalities 10-32

3. Refusai of Récognition and Enforcement(a) Generally 10-33(b) Grounds for refusai 10-36(c) First ground for refusai: incapacity; invalid arbitration agreement 10-38(d) Second ground: no proper notice of appointment of arbitrator or of the

proceedings; lack of due process 10-39(e) Third ground: jurisdictional issues 10-41(f) Fourth ground: composition of tribunal or procédure not in

accordance with arbitration agreement or the relevant law 10-43(g) Fifth ground: award not binding; suspended or set aside 10-45(h) Arbitrability 10-50(i) Public policy 10-51(j) The Washington Convention 10-55(k) Refusai of récognition an enforcement under régional conventions

The European Convention of 1961 10-56The Moscow Convention 10-57The Panama Convention 10-58The Amman Convention 10-60Other régional conventions 10-61

(1) The defence of state immunity 10-62Jurisdictional immunity 10-63Immunity from exécution 10-64

4. Practical Considérations(a) An "entry of judgment" clause . 10-68(b) Enforcing under the New York Convention or a more favourable

treaty or local law 10-70Enforcement as a "domestic" award 10-73Enforcement as an obligation 10-74

(c) Options open to the successful party: a checklist 10-75(d) Options open to the unsuccessful party: a checklist 10-76

To challenge or not? 10-77(e) The need for local advice 10-79

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CHAPTER 11—ARBITRATION UNDER INVESTMENT TREATIES

1. Introduction 11-012. Jurisdictional Issues

(a) Existence of an applicable treaty 11-05(b) Protected investors 11-06

Natural persons 11-07Légal entities 11-08

(c) Protected Investments 11-09(d) Other jurisdictional issues 11-12

3. Law Applicable to the Substance of the Dispute 11-194. The Merits of the Dispute 11-23

(a) "Fair and équitable treatment" and the international minimumstandard 11-24

(b) Full protection and security 11-28(c) No arbitrary or discriminatory measures impairing the investment 11-30(d) No expropriation without prompt, adéquate and effective

compensation 11-31Indirect expropriation 11-32Acts contrary to undertakings and assurances granted to investorsmay constitute expropriation 11-33The purpose of the host state's measures does not affect theircharacterisation 11-34Compensation standard 11-36

(e) National and "most favoured nation" treatment 11-37(f) Free transfer of funds related to investments 11-39(g) Observance of spécifie investment undertakings 11-40

5. Remédies under Bits 11-42(a) Expropriation remédies 11-43

Appendices

Appendix A - The New York Convention on the Récognition and Enforce-ment of Foreign Arbitral Awards A-01

Appendix B - UNCITRAL Model Law of International CommercialArbitration B-01

Appendix C - UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules C-01Appendix D - UNCITRAL Notes on Organizing Arbitral Proceedings D-01Appendix E - IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International

Commercial Arbitration E-01Appendix F - IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International

Arbitration F-01Appendix G - ICDR International Arbitration Rules G-01Appendix H - International Chamber of Commerce Rules of Arbitration H-01Appendix I - ICSID Rules of Procédure for the Institution of Conciliation

and Arbitration Proceedings 1-01Appendix J - LCIA Arbitration Rules J-01Appendix K - Model Arbitration Clauses for International Contracts K-01Appendix M - Scoreboard of Adhérence to Transnational Arbitration

Treaties M-01

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