Written from a comparative perspective, with an eye for international conventions and instruments, this book deals with the particulars of international commercial arbitration. In an easily accessible manner it amongst others considers: * the characteristics of international commercial arbitration * advantages and perceived disadvantages of international commercial arbitration * pros and cons of ad hoc and institutional arbitration * laws applicable in international commercial arbitration * essentials of the arbitration agreement and questions of arbitrability * the establishment and composition of the tribunal * the duty to disclose conflicts of interests and the challenge of arbitrators * the end of the arbitrators' mandate and their replacement * the organisation of the arbitration * powers, duties and liability of arbitrators * the jurisdiction of arbitrators * the course of the arbitration proceedings, from the request for arbitration to the award, including questions of evidence and document production * the form and contents of awards * recognition, enforcement and annulment of awards Everything is presented practically and analytically, amongst others drawing on case law different and the experience of the author. Where indicated national arbitration acts as well as various predrafted arbitration rules are compared and differences are highlighted. For those who want to get acquainted with international commercial arbitration or seek guidance with regard to a specific question that may arise in the course of an international commercial arbitration this book provides a convenient work. Abou the author Dr Niek Peters is an attorney, based in the Netherlands. His practice focuses on (international) arbitration and cross border litigation. He acts as counsel, arbitrator and adjudicator. Dr Peters regularly speaks and publishes on issues related to arbitration, private international law and court litigation. He moreover teaches at the University of Groningen where he is responsible for the course International Commercial Dispute Settlement Law.