Commercial Mediator's Handbook

Cyril Chern

ISBN 10: 0415723051 / ISBN 13: 9780415723053

Published by Informa Law Sep 2014, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Commercial Mediator's Handbook
• Publisher: Informa Law Sep 2014
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415723051
• ISBN 13: 9780415723053
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 246W x 174H x 24D millimeters 246 millimeters width by 174 millimeters height by 24 millimeters depth
• Weight: 758 grams

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Synopsis

Mediation as a method of dispute resolution is well known and practised worldwide, and this book provides the knowledge necessary for those actively involved in mediation work as well as for those who need to learn the process.

This is an invaluable guide on how to mediate, what forms should be used and what techniques can be applied by the mediator to obtain a successful result. It also provides essential guidance on how to deal with large, complex international commercial disputes and their effective administration.

Key features of this book include:

• In-depth discussion of both the existing and historical international case law on mediation including its history under the British Common law, European Civil law and Muslim Shari’ah law.

• Analysis of the differences between the various forms of mediation agreements with sample wording to add to or modify these forms as needed.

• In-depth discussion of the ethical requirements relating to mediation and mediators.

• Sample forms for use in commencing mediation.

• In-depth discussion of actual mediations, how they should be conducted, techniques to use and sample forms.

• General forms for use in complex international mediation, form agenda and mediation statements.

• Mediator disclosure forms, questionnaires for potential mediators and parties and comparison of mediation agreements and sample forms.

• Discussion of how to effectively use witnesses and the preparation and presentation of witness statements in mediation.

• International case studies with statements of claims and responses.

This book will be essential reading for those involved in international commercial and construction mediation.

About the Author

Dr Cyril Chern is a Barrister practising at Crown Office Chambers, London. Additionally he is a Chartered Architect, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a Chartered Arbitrator, Accredited Mediator and Adjudicator and holds the degrees of BArch (Honours) in Architecture & Engineering and Juris Doctor. He has practised since 1972 specifically in the areas of engineering and construction disputes in the United Kingdom, the EU and internationally.