This is a book for you, dear in-house counsel. In-house counsel are generalists. In-house counsel need concise, accurate advice about special areas of law. In-house counsel are interested in substance, not in footnotes. In-house counsel lack the time to study academic treatises and lengthy court decisions. In-house counsel look for quick orientation and easy access to key information. All this is understood. That is why this book addresses 10 x 10 different topics subdivided in 10 main chapters. That is why each topic is explained in straight-forward language on exactly two pages, without “ifs” and “buts” and, of course, without footnotes. That is why you, dear in-house counsel, will invest five minutes max. of reading time to get a basic, but accurate understanding of an otherwise difficult legal topic. That is the concept, the promise of this book.
This is a book about international arbitration. Arbitration is the dispute resolution mechanism of choice in most transnational disputes. Arbitration is a complicated, multiplayer area of law. A transnational practice has developed, impacted by civil and common law features. At the same time, international arbitration is not rocket science. It is possible to explain 10 x 10 key concepts of international arbitration accurately and understandably on two pages each. That is a challenge, but it is doable. We have done it. This is the concept, the promise of this book.
The book was edited by Jörg Risse, Heiko Haller, Ragnar Harbst, Jürgen Schramke and written by Markus Altenkirch, Tobias Höfling, Annette Keilmann, Gerrit Niehoff, Max Oehm, Maximilian Sattler.
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Author
Dr. Joerg Risse
Prof. Dr. Joerg Risse LL.M. (Berkeley) is a member of the Dispute Resolution Group at Baker McKenzie in Frankfurt. Being double-qualified as an attorney-at-law in Germany and in New York (USA), he represents his clients in international arbitrations before all major arbitral institutions. Since Prof. Risse is frequently appointed to act as an arbitrator or mediator, his clients also benefit from his "judiciary" outlook on a case. Prof. Risse teaches advocacy skills and dispute resolution at the University of Mannheim. Prof. Risse is ranked by Chambers Global 2015 as one of the top two arbitration counsels in Germany and among the most in-demand arbitrators. Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers 2015/2016 honors him as "Lawyer of the Year" in international arbitration. According to Juve (2010 - 2015), he is a "leading name" in arbitration, and Who is Who Legal 2015 declared him one of the top seven commercial mediators in Germany. Prof. Risse advises in post merger and acquisition disputes, in particular in price adjustment disputes, reps and warranty claims and claims raised against transaction advisers. His second main area of practice are disputes related to large infrastructure projects such as power plants, offshore wind farms, electricity networks, public transport projects or airports. Most of his clients are from the “old economy”, including turn-key contractors for large projects and companies from the chemical, automotive, medical and mass transport industry. Prof. Risse has particular experience in ADR-proceedings where he advises his clients in settlement negotiations, mediation and adjudication proceedings. Prof. Risse can be reached at Joerg.Risse@bakermckenzie.com and +49 69 299080.
