ABSTRACT

Now in its fourth edition, this book provides detailed and practical guidance on how London Maritime Arbitration works in practice, against the background of English arbitration law and the Arbitration Act 1996. 

This unique title is the only book on the market that offers a practical focus on maritime disputes, while also providing a clear exposition of general principles of English arbitration law, with discussion and analysis of applicable legislation and case law. Arbitration practitioners will find everything that they need in one comprehensive book. 

New to this edition:

  • Guidance on the new LMAA Terms 2017 against the background of English arbitration law, including the Arbitration Act 1996.
  • Fully updated case law and analysis of legal developments, including Brexit.
  • Comparative references to ad hoc and LCIA arbitration.
  • New section on salvage arbitration, Brexit, third party funding.
  • Summaries comparing alternative jurisdictions including Singapore, Hong Kong, Hamburg and New York

This book will be invaluable to maritime arbitration practitioners both in private practice and in-house, as well as maritime professionals, such as those working at P&I Clubs, brokers, ship owners, managers and charterers; and more generally to anybody concerned with London arbitration.

chapter 1|19 pages

London maritime arbitration

chapter 2|11 pages

The Arbitration Act 1996

chapter 3|11 pages

Mediation and arbitration

chapter 4|21 pages

The arbitration agreement

chapter 5|14 pages

The conflict of laws

chapter 8|20 pages

Injunctions and arbitration

chapter 10|20 pages

Appointment of arbitrators and umpires

chapter 11|21 pages

The arbitrator

chapter 12|29 pages

Procedure and evidence

chapter 13|12 pages

Confidentiality in arbitration

chapter 14|13 pages

Remedies for delay

chapter 15|23 pages

Arbitration and third parties

chapter 16|7 pages

Preliminary issues

chapter 17|12 pages

Security for costs

chapter 18|17 pages

Security for claims in arbitration

chapter 19|31 pages

Arbitration awards

chapter 20|20 pages

Arbitrators’ fees and expenses

chapter 21|17 pages

Costs

chapter 22|50 pages

Challenging an award in the English courts

chapter 23|18 pages

Enforcement of awards