Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Handbook for In-House Counsel in Asia, Second Edition

Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Handbook for In-House Counsel in Asia, Second Edition

This book, which was released in 2014, is in its second edition. The ADR market has seen a lot of major changes since 2014, especially in China, Singapore, and Malaysia. The updated content broadens the array of options accessible to practitioners and assists them in determining which approach would be most appropriate for their specific circumstance. Reviews of the First Edition showed that the book has been a highly helpful resource for academics and practitioners alike. This updated version will broaden that set of resources.

A methodical exploration of the historical development, techniques, and procedures employed in various dispute resolution forms is presented. The goal is to empower readers with the knowledge necessary for making informed choices regarding the most suitable method for a present or upcoming dispute. The handbook reinforces each significant principle by illustrating its origins from diverse jurisdictions in the region, rendering it a valuable resource for in-house counsels in both Asia and England.

The updated version includes the following:

1. Revisions in the extent of the good faith principle (Chapter 3)
2. Global expansion, increased acknowledgment, and enforcement of mediation, particularly with the emergence of the Singapore Convention (Chapter 3)
3. Substantial alterations in the practices, extent, and influence of arbitration within the region (Chapter 5)
4. Advancements in the development of adjudication in the region (Chapter 6)
5. Introduction of a new chapter on international commercial courts in China and Singapore.

Table of Contents of Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Handbook for In-House Counsel in Asia:

Chapter 1
Introduction

Chapter 2
Common Concepts in ADR

Chapter 3
Processes with Minimal Requirements of Due Process

Chapter 4
Processes With Direct Involvement of and Most Control by Parties

Chapter 5
More Formal and Process Driven Forms of ADR

Chapter 6
Arbitration

Chapter 7
Adjudication

Chapter 8
International Commercial Courts

Chapter 9
Multi-Tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses

Chapter 10
Drafting Effective Dispute Resolution Clauses