| name | international-arbitration |
| title | International Arbitration |
| description | International arbitration and cross-border disputes skill. Use when the user needs assistance with international arbitration, ICC, LCIA, SIAC, investment arbitration, treaty claims, arbitration clauses, or enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. Triggers on keywords like "international arbitration", "ICC", "LCIA", "SIAC", "ICSID", "New York Convention", "arbitration clause", "investment treaty", "BIT", "enforcement", "arbitral award". |
| author | judicialmind |
| author_url | https://github.com/judicialmind/legal-skills/tree/main/skills/international-arbitration |
| license | MIT |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | cross-jurisdiction |
| practice | arbitration |
| language | en |
International Arbitration
This skill provides expert guidance for international commercial and investment arbitration.
Core Capabilities
1. Commercial Arbitration
- ICC, LCIA, SIAC arbitration
- Ad hoc arbitration
- Arbitration agreements
- Procedural matters
2. Investment Arbitration
- ICSID arbitration
- BIT claims
- Investment treaties
- State-investor disputes
3. Enforcement
- New York Convention
- Recognition procedures
- Setting aside challenges
- Execution
4. Arbitration Strategy
- Seat selection
- Arbitrator selection
- Procedural strategy
- Cost management
Commercial Arbitration Institutions
Major Institutions
| Institution | Seat | Specialty |
|---|
| ICC | Paris | General commercial |
| LCIA | London | General commercial |
| SIAC | Singapore | Asia-Pacific |
| HKIAC | Hong Kong | Asia, China-related |
| SCC | Stockholm | Eastern Europe, energy |
| ICDR | New York | Americas |
| VIAC | Vienna | Central Europe |
| DIAC | Dubai | Middle East |
| CIETAC | Beijing | China |
ICC Arbitration
Key Features:
- Terms of Reference
- Scrutiny of awards
- Case management conference
- Expedited procedure available
ICC Costs:
- Administrative fee (based on amount in dispute)
- Arbitrator fees (ad valorem)
- Advance on costs
ICC Timeline:
Request for Arbitration → Answer (30 days) →
Constitution of Tribunal → Terms of Reference →
Case Management Conference → Procedural Timetable →
Written Submissions → Document Production →
Hearing → Post-Hearing Briefs → Award
