The ICSID Convention, regulations and rules : a practical commentary / edited by Julien Fouret, Rémy Gerbay, Gloria M. Alvarez ; with Denis Parchajev.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

PART I. COMMENTARY ON THE CONVENTION

The Preamble of the ICSID Convention

1. International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

2. Jurisdiction of the Centre

3. Conciliation

4. Arbitration

5. Replacement and Disqualification of Conciliators and Arbitrators

6. Cost of Proceedings

7. Place of Proceedings

8. Disputes Between Contracting States

9. Amendment

10. Final Provisions

PART II. COMMENTARY ON ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS

11. ICSID Administrative and Financial Regulations

12. Procedures of the Administrative Council

13. The Secretariat

14. Financial Provisions

15. General Functions of the Secretariat

16. Functions with Respect to Individual Proceedings

17. Special Provisions Relating to Proceedings

18. Immunities and Privileges

19. Miscellaneous

PART III. COMMENTARY ON RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE INSTITUTION OF CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS (INSTITUTION RULES):

20. Rules of Procedure for the Institution of Conciliation and Arbitration Proceedings (Institution Rules)

PART IV. RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS (ARBITRATION RULES):

21. Establishment of the Tribunal

22. Working of the Tribunal

23. General Procedural Provisions

24. Written and Oral Procedures

25. Particular Procedures

26. The Award

27. Interpretation, Revision and Annulment of the Award

"This original commentary on the ICSID Convention, Regulations and Rules offers a new, forward-looking and highly practical interpretation of the Washington Convention and its associated documents. It is the first commentary to provide systematic article-by-article coverage not only of the Convention itself, but also of the institution and arbitration rules as well as the administrative and financial regulations. Key features include: Contributions from leading practitioners, academics and government officials in the field of international investment law and arbitration, drawn from different backgrounds and jurisdictions to give an exhaustive view of the topic Analysis of current thinking around proposed amendments to ICSID Rules, together with an examination of potential future developments in their interpretation and implementation Inclusion of the full text of the Convention, Regulations and Rules provided for ease of reference Detailed commentary on the Convention, Regulations and Rules, including up-to-date analysis of all significant case-law. Highly practical information and insights presented in an accessible format, ideal for use by Arbitration Tribunals. This unique and comprehensive work will be an essential resource for practising lawyers and policy-makers in the investment arbitration community. The book will also be an important reference work for researchers and academics in international investment law and international arbitration"-- Provided by publisher.