1st Edition

The Anatomy of International Arbitration

Edited By Anna Petrig, Yarik Kryvoi Copyright 2027
360 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book offers a clear and intellectually rigorous gateway into international arbitration. The book’s original “anatomical” approach dissects arbitration into its core components to show how this dispute resolution system operates in practice. The book begins with cross-cutting issues such as sources of law and soft law, institutional and ad hoc arbitration, diversity, digitalisation, review... Read more

Part I: Foundations

 

1. The Anatomy of International Arbitration
Anna Petrig

 

2. Key Concepts of International Arbitration
Yarik Kryvoi

 

 

Part II: Transversal Topics

 

3. The Sociological Evolution of International Arbitration

Florian Grisel

 

4. Institutional and ad hoc Arbitration

Greg Fullelove and Galina Borshevskaya

 

5. Digitalization in International Arbitration

Simon Bianchi

 

6. Diversity in International Arbitration

Liesbeth Lijnzaad

 

7. Sources of Law and Soft Law in International Arbitration

Felix Dasser

 

8. Review Mechanisms in International Arbitration

August Reinisch

 

9. Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards

Bernd Ehle

 

 

Part III: Arbitration Mechanisms

 

10. Inter-State Arbitration

Martin Doe

 

11. Law of the Sea Arbitration

Anna Petrig

 

12. International Administrative Law and Dispute Resolution

Dražen Petrović

 

13. Investor-State Arbitration

Yarik Kryvoi

 

14. Business and Human Rights Arbitration

Ursula Kriebaum

 

15. Sports Arbitration

Marco Vedovatti and Christopher Boog

 

16. Commercial Arbitration

Kabir Duggal and Peter L. Schmidt

 

17. Maritime Arbitration

James Clanchy

 

18. Commodities Arbitration

Eva Litina

 

19. Construction Arbitration

Renato Nazzini and Raquel Macedo Moreira

 

20. Intellectual Property Arbitration

Ignacio de Castro, Justine Ferland and Margarita Kato

 

Biography

Anna Petrig is a professor of international law and public law at the University of Basel, Switzerland. She has served as a judge ad hoc at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) and is a member of the Swiss National Group to the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).

Yarik Kryvoi is a senior fellow at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law and of counsel with Keidan Harisson in London. He is also a co-founder of Arbitration Lab. A Harvard LL.M. and University College London Ph.D. graduate, he specializes in public international law, investor-state and commercial disputes, and legal reform.

"Anna Petrig and Yarik Kryvoi’s The Anatomy of International Arbitration is an invaluable contribution to the literature and deserves a place on the desk of all those involved in any form of international arbitration."

Christopher Greenwood, Arbitrator and Judge of the Iran-US Claims Tribunal, United Kingdom

 

"A most welcome, highly valuable overview and analysis of international arbitration as a widely applied dispute settlement mechanism. By thoughtfully highlighting the commonalities and distinctive features of arbitration across various areas, this book is an essential read for anyone engaged with or curious about international arbitration."

Professor Laurence Boisson de Chazournes, University of Geneva, Switzerland

 

"This volume offers an original framework for understanding international arbitration. By focusing first on its social and human aspects before developing its doctrinal and procedural framework, Anna Petrig and Yarik Kryvoi – together with a global network of eminent contributors – deliver a work that is both conceptually rich and remarkably accessible."

Chiann Bao, Independent Arbitrator, Singapore

 

"As a practitioner engaged daily in complex international disputes, I found The Anatomy of International Arbitration to be a well-structured and accessible gateway to international arbitration. It is clearly written and easy to navigate, making it a valuable resource for both practitioners and academics."

Professor Robert G. Volterra, Partner, Volterra Fietta; Visiting Professor, University College London, United Kingdom

 

"The Anatomy of International Arbitration is a must have and a must read. It transcends the conventional boundaries of legal literature. This magnum opus, meticulously curated by Anna Petrig and Yarik Kryvoi is not merely a compendium of arbitral wisdom; it actually offers analytical insights and deftly navigates the intricate interplay between established norms and emerging challenges. It provides a kaleidoscopic view that is both panoramic in scope and microscopic in detail. The book’s innovative “anatomical” approach deciphers the complex language of arbitration for neophytes and veterans alike. In essence, this book is an intellectual odyssey and is destined to occupy a hallowed place not just on bookshelves, but in the minds of all who seek to comprehend and shape the evolving narrative of international arbitration."

Professor Mohamed S. Abdel Wahab, Cairo University, Egypt