Law and Practice of Foreign Arbitration and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Pakistan

ISBN-13: 9783642327438 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 54 str.

Ahmad Ali Ghouri

Opis

Pakistan has recently reformed its arbitration laws and the laws on recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration agreements and awards. These reforms relate to both international commercial and investment arbitration. This book highlights the changes brought by recent enactments and explains the relationship between old and new laws. The book gives an in-depth and up-to-date analysis of Pakistani case law on foreign arbitration agreements and awards. Part (I) describes the background of arbitration laws in Pakistan. Part (II) explains the applicable substantive and procedural rules for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration agreements and award and other related issues, such as the severability of arbitration clause from main agreement, questions of public policy, and interim measures aiding foreign arbitration. Part (III) analyses the recent enactments that implement the New York and the ICSID Conventions in Pakistan.

Spis treści

Introduction.- Analysis of the AA-APC Regime.- The Position of New REFA and AIDA Regimes.- Conclusions.

O autorze

Ahmad Ali Ghouri is a Lecturer of Law at the University of the Punjab, Pakistan and a prominent practitioner in the field of international arbitration. Through his practice, academic writing and teaching, he has contributed to the shaping of contemporary international arbitration law and practice.

Blurb

Pakistan has recently reformed its arbitration laws and laws on the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration agreements and awards. These reforms relate to both international commercial and investment arbitration. This book highlights the changes brought about by the recent enactments and explains the relationships between the old and new legislation. It provides a detailed and up-to-date analysis of Pakistani case law on foreign arbitration agreements and awards. Part I describes the background of arbitration laws in Pakistan. Part II explains the applicable substantive and procedural rules for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration agreements and awards and other important issues, such as the severability of arbitration clauses from main agreements, questions of public policy, and interim measures supporting foreign arbitration. Part III analyses the recent enactments that implement the New York and the ICSID Conventions in Pakistan.