ARBITRATION IN MALAYSIA: A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Arbitration in Malaysia: A Practical Guide is a comprehensive practitioners’ guide written by the who’s who of the Malaysian arbitration scene. The law governing arbitration is now one of the fastest growing areas of law in this country. With its flexible and efficient mechanism for resolving disputes between parties from different legal and cultural backgrounds, arbitration has become the preferred mode of dispute resolution.

This book clearly explains each stage of arbitration, from the appointment of the arbitral tribunal and its powers, to the relief and remedies it may award. It covers the key features of arbitration agreements and examines the subject through expert commentary and analysis. The book also discusses the role of the courts during and after arbitration, providing guidance on when the court can intervene in proceedings, and its attitude towards enforcing and entertaining a challenge to an award.

Leading experts take readers through the intricacies of various areas of specialist arbitration, making this a must-have guide for the arbitration professional.

Key Features:
Comprehensive practitioners’ guide written by leading practitioners
Clear explanation of stages of arbitration, from appointment of arbitral tribunal and its powers, to the reliefs and remedies it may award
Discusses role of the courts during and after arbitration, including recognition, enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards
Coverage of key specialist arbitration areas
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Chapter 1: Overview of ADR in Malaysia
Chapter 2: Main Features of Arbitration
Chapter 3: Interaction of Laws in International Arbitration

PART 2: PROCEDURE
Chapter 4: Arbitration Act 2005
Chapter 5: The Arbitration Agreement
Chapter 6: Arbitrators
Chapter 7: Commencement of Arbitration
Chapter 8: Jurisdiction
Chapter 9: The Proceedings
Chapter 10: Interlocutory Applications
Chapter 11: Arbitration Awards
Chapter 12: Role of the Court
Chapter 13: Recognition and Enforcement of the Arbitral Award
Chapter 14: Challenge of Arbitral Awards
Chapter 15: Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration

PART 3: SPECIALIST ARBITRATION
Chapter 16: Shariah Compliant Arbitration
Chapter 17: ADR in the Construction Industry
Chapter 18: Intellectual Property and Domain Name Dispute Resolution
Chapter 19: Dispute Resolution in Shipping and International Trade
Chapter 20: Investment Treaty Arbitration
Chapter 21: Banking and Financing Arbitration
Chapter 22: Arbitration of Employment Disputes
Chapter 23: Sports Arbitration in Malaysia
Chapter 24: Corporate Dispute Resolution
Chapter 25: Arbitration and Contract Law: Some Malaysian Perspectives