International commercial arbitration is regarded as a default dispute resolution tool in the field of cross-border
commerce. In this profound course, the students are going through the most important topics related to
international arbitration law. Although, the focus is set in the Czech law, the other most important jurisdiction
related to international commercial arbitration will be taken into consideration too.
Apart from theoretical knowledge, the participants will also learn most important practical skills as some of the
lectures are dedicated to dispute resolution clauses drafting, arbitration advocacy and institutional rules.
Last update: Mgr. Miroslav Sojka (15.01.2018)
International commercial arbitration is regarded as a default dispute resolution tool in the field of cross-border
commerce. In this profound course, the students are going through the most important topics related to
international arbitration law. Although, the focus is set in the Czech law, the other most important jurisdiction
related to international commercial arbitration will be taken into consideration too.
Apart from theoretical knowledge, the participants will also learn most important practical skills as some of the
lectures are dedicated to dispute resolution clauses drafting, arbitration advocacy and institutional rules.
Teaching methods - Czech
Last update: JUDr. Martin Svatoš, Ph.D. (11.02.2021)
V případě distanční výuky bude probíhat výuka formou online webinářů v čase původních seminářů, a to prostřednictvím ZOOM.
Studentům budou před každou výukou zpřístupněna literatura, domácí příprava a další podkladové materiály v Moodle.
Závěrečná studijní povinnost esej.
Requirements to the exam -
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The course is concluded by a written test.
Last update: Mgr. Miroslav Sojka (15.01.2018)
The course is concluded by a written test.
Syllabus -
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1. Introduction
2. Sources of Law and Norm Conflicts
3. Drafting of the Arbitration Agreement
4. Institutional vs. Ad Hoc Procedure
5. Enforcing the Arbitration Agreement
6. Arbitrability
7. Kompetenz-Kompetenz and Separability of Arbitration Agreement
8. Arbitrators
9. Procedural Law, Substantive Law and Arbitration
10. Arbitration Advocacy
11. Mandatory Law
12. Enforcement and Setting Aside of Arbitral Awards
Last update: Mgr. Miroslav Sojka (15.01.2018)
1. Introduction
2. Sources of Law and Norm Conflicts
3. Drafting of the Arbitration Agreement
4. Institutional vs. Ad Hoc Procedure
5. Enforcing the Arbitration Agreement
6. Arbitrability
7. Kompetenz-Kompetenz and Separability of Arbitration Agreement
8. Arbitrators
9. Procedural Law, Substantive Law and Arbitration
10. Arbitration Advocacy
11. Mandatory Law
12. Enforcement and Setting Aside of Arbitral Awards
Entry requirements - Czech
Last update: Mgr. Miroslav Sojka (15.01.2018)
"Respektování rekvizit pro tento volitelný předmět je doporučeno, není však podmínkou absolvování předmětu. Volitelný předmět bez splněných rekvizit je možné si zapsat z kapacitních důvodů (viz čl. 6 odst. 6 Studijního a zkušebního řádu UK) pouze v případě, že nebyl dosud plně obsazen studenty, kteří si jej zapsali v souladu s doporučenými rekvizitami. Zápis volitelných předmětů bez splněných rekvizit bude provádět studijní oddělení následující 4 týdny po ukončení zápisu předmětů".
Learning resources -
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BISHOP, R. Doak a Edward G. KEHOE. The art of advocacy in international arbitration. 2nd ed. New York: Juris, 2010. ISBN 978-1-933833-61-3.
BORN, Gary. International arbitration: law and practice. Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands: Kluwer Law International, c2012. ISBN 978-90-411-4562-8.
BÜHRING-UHLE, Christian, Lars KIRCHHOFF a Gabriele SCHERER. Arbitration and mediation in international business. 2nd ed. Hague: Kluwer Law International, 2006. International Arbitration Law Library. ISBN 90-411-2256-7.
MCILWRATH, M. - SAVAGE, J.: International Arbitration and Mediation: A Practical Guide, Kluwer Law International, 2010, ISBN 9041126104
VÁRADY, Tibor, John J. BARCELÓ a Arthur Taylor VON MEHREN. International commercial arbitration: a transnational perspective. 2nd ed. St. Paul: Thomson-West, 2003. American casebook series. ISBN 0-314-25235-5.
Last update: Mgr. Miroslav Sojka (15.01.2018)
BISHOP, R. Doak a Edward G. KEHOE. The art of advocacy in international arbitration. 2nd ed. New York: Juris, 2010. ISBN 978-1-933833-61-3.
BORN, Gary. International arbitration: law and practice. Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands: Kluwer Law International, c2012. ISBN 978-90-411-4562-8.
BÜHRING-UHLE, Christian, Lars KIRCHHOFF a Gabriele SCHERER. Arbitration and mediation in international business. 2nd ed. Hague: Kluwer Law International, 2006. International Arbitration Law Library. ISBN 90-411-2256-7.
MCILWRATH, M. - SAVAGE, J.: International Arbitration and Mediation: A Practical Guide, Kluwer Law International, 2010, ISBN 9041126104
VÁRADY, Tibor, John J. BARCELÓ a Arthur Taylor VON MEHREN. International commercial arbitration: a transnational perspective. 2nd ed. St. Paul: Thomson-West, 2003. American casebook series. ISBN 0-314-25235-5.
