The Italian Law on Arbitration : English Text and Notes

Arbitration law in Italy comes from various sources--the code of civil procedure, certain references within various laws, & the numerous bilateral & multilateral conventions to which Italy is a party. Without guidance, practitioners & academics risk missing an interpretational twist which changes the effect of the law. The Italian Law on Arbitration provides the essential guidance needed to assure a complete, informed understanding of the law. This book concisely & effectively presents the law of arbitration in Italy through individual analyses of all relevant provisions. Accompanying notes, where appropriate, interpret the provisions & provide practical applications of each rule of law in the light of doctrinal writings, court decisions, & field experience. These notes straightforwardly present the current, black letter law on the topic in question. Areas covered include the following: . dispute settlement, . transnational litigation, . conflict of laws, . civil law, & . procedural law. The Italian Law on Arbitration addresses all of the main problems relating to arbitration as a method of dispute settlement by the parties' election, including . relations with state jurisdiction, . status of the arbitrator, . arbitrator impartiality, . related duty of disclosure issues, . challenges to arbitral awards, & . enforcement of domestic & foreign awards in Italy. This book is offered in four languages--English, French, German, & Italian--for ease of reading for a geographical variety of audiences. Footnotes & cross-references also enhance its credibility. These features & the book's direct approach & complete coverage make this an essential reference work for any thorough practitioner or scholar wishing to understand & speak authoritatively on Italian arbitration law.