An Arbitration Companion: Liber Amicorum for Michael Lee | 2026

An Arbitration Companion: Liber Amicorum for Michael Lee | 2026 Author Peter Rees KC & Sunita P. Advani Publication Date May 2026 ISBN 9786299501558 Format Hardcover Publisher Marsden Michael Lee is widely regarded as a favourite among arbitrators, a sentiment clearly reflected in this distinguished collection of scholarly essays and personal tributes. Featuring contributions from more than seventy authors, the volume brings together insightful, innovative, and sincere perspectives that honour Michael Lee while also providing a timely examination of the evolving issues and challenges facing international arbitration practitioners today. Like Michael himself—valued not only for his expertise but also for his generosity and companionship—this book serves as an essential resource for those practising in the field. The chapters are divided into the following themes: Arbitral Efficiency National Perspectives Issues in International Arbitration Arbitration and Technology Personal Tributes Covering a wide array of subjects with considerable depth and careful analysis, the book offers significant value to everyone engaged in international arbitration, whether as counsel, arbitrators, or academics. Ultimately, this collection represents a meaningful tribute to Michael Lee from many of the individuals who have benefitted throughout their careers from his guidance, wisdom, and friendship. Table of contents of An Arbitration Companion: Liber Amicorum for Michael Lee: Foreword Peter Rees Kc Foreword Sunita Purshotam Advani Note Of Thanks Purshotam Nanikram Advani And Jeena Purshotam Advani Section 1: Arbitral Efficiency Twenty-Five Years In The Life Of International Arbitration: And Where From Here? J.W. Rowley Kc What To Do About Document Production? Benjamin Hughes Reflections On The Use Of Document Production In International Arbitration Pierre-Yves Gunter And Anya Marinkovich Navigating Evidence In International Construction Arbitrations Peter Rosher Redefining Witness Conferencing For The Modern Arbitration Age Kevin K. Kim Something Actually New – In Less Than 825 Words Klaus Reichert Sc The Jcaa Interactive Arbitration Rules And Arbitration’s Quest For Efficiency Professor Dr. Klaus Sachs And Jan Zimmermann Section 2: Specific National Issues The Admissibility Of Constitutional Injunctions (Acciones De Tutela) Against Arbitral Awards In Colombia Juan Camilo Jiménez-Valencia The Presumptive Validity Of Arbitration Agreements In Korean Court Practice Professor Hi-Taek Shin And Dr. Min Kyung Kim Michael Lee: Lessons From Harnessing The Power Of Indian Courts In Support Of Arbitration Dr. Rishab Gupta And Mayuri Tiwari Agarwala Anti-Suit Injunctions: Thirty Years On From The Angelic Grace, Should The English Courts Re-Examine Their Treatment Of Delays Incurred While Challenging Court Jurisdiction? Simon Milnes Kc The Good Old Days Christopher Style Kc The Impact Of Indigenous People Rights On Investment Arbitration In Latin America Gonzalo Rodriguez-Matos And Orlando F. Cabrera C. Section 3: Specific Issues In Arbitration Diversity In International Arbitration: Breaking Barriers, Strengthening Legitimacy, And Enhancing Devision Making Sherina Petit Dive-Bombing Diversity: Why The Trump Administration’s Assault On Diversity Initiatives Matters To International Commercial Arbitration Steven A. Hammond Beyond Legal Correctness: Fairness, Culture And Trust In International Arbitration Lawrence Teh Uncitral Model Clauses On Specialized Express Dispute Resolution (Spedr): “Highly Expedited Arbitration”; “Adjudication”; “Technical Advisers” And “Confidentiality” Herman Verbist Emergency Arbitration: The Scope Of Arbitrator Discretion In An Expedited Process Dr. Mariel Dimsey And Maren Wibke Weigl Review Of Case Law: Admissibility And Jurisdiction For Multi-Tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses Koh Swee Yen S.C., Tiong Teck Wee And Thea Elyssa Vega MTDR Clauses – A Model Protocol To Eliminate Conflicts Between Arbitration And Mediation Dr. Michael Hwang Sc Logic And Fallacies In International Arbitration Aníbal Sabater The Art Of Communication In International Arbitration Hilary Heilbron Kc The Art Of Persuasion: Credibility, Professionalism And The Mitigation Of Risk Cyrus Benson Openings And Closings In The Age Of Remote International Arbitration Proceedings James M. Hosking And David M. Lindsey “It’ll Be Alright On The Night”: Reflections On The Use Of Mock Arbitrations In International Disputes Professor Sir Bernard Rix And Nigel Rawding Kc The ‘Institutionalisation’ Of Gas Price Review Disputes In Europe And Asia Steven P. Finizio And Michael Howe Specific Performance Of M&A And Investment Contracts In International Arbitration Simon Chapman Kc And Aaron Mcdonald Arbitration And Insolvency: Navigating The Evolving Landscape Dr. Anna Kirk Dispute Resolution In The CPTPP Audley Sheppard Kc Investment Treaty Claims By Dual Nationals Dr. Claudia Annacker The Enforcement Of An Award Against A State, A State Entity, A Company Or An Individual, Third Party To The Arbitration Bernard Hanotiau Arbitrability Wars: Conflict Between Neutral Seats And Enforcing Jurisdictions Darius J Khambata Sa And Karan Rukhana An Englishman In Paris, London And Singapore: Michael’s Favourite Seats Tussle Over The Law Applicable To The Arbitration Agreement Anne And Matthew Secomb A Post-Script To Michael Lee’s 1993 Edition Of “Obtaining Evidence In Another Jurisdiction In Business Disputes” Kamal Shah And Isabelle Wenger Transnational Issue Estoppel In International Commercial Arbitration Adrian Hughes Kc Objections To Securty For Costs In International Commercial Arbitration Dr. Cameron Ford Oam Sc Putting Allegations To Witnesses In International Arbitration: Looking Beyond Brown V Dunn Sophie Lamb Kc And Shreya Ramesh Of Absent Friends Michael Polkinghorne And Bogyung Hwang The Arbitrator Under Threat Juan Fernández-Armesto Mandatory Rules And Public Policy: The Haunting Spectre Over Arbitration’s Integrity Professor Stavros Brekoulakis Devil’s Advocate: The Decline And Fall Of International Commercial Arbitrations Timothy Cooke Section 4: Arbitration And Technology The Linkedin Arbitration Ben Giaretta The Risks And Challenges Of The Use Of Artificial Intelligence By International Arbitrators Alexis Mourre And Valentine Chessa I, Arbitrator? Discussing The Legality And Inevitability Of Robot Decision-Making In Arbitration Duncan Bagshaw Kc “Immersive Advocacy”: How Emerging Technologies Could Transform The Taking Of Evidence Franz Schwarz Life As The First Fully Operational Ai Arbitrator Juliet Blanch Section 5: Personal Tributes Michael Lee And The International Arbitration Community David B. Wilson Michael Lee David St John Sutton Personal Note Paula Hodges Kc Dearest Michael Judith Gill Kc A Few Personal Reflections David Llewelyn Michael Lee Alastair Henderson Michael Lee The Hon. Judge Charles N. Brower A True Gentleman: Reflections On Michael Lee Nils Eliasson Find more books like An Arbitration Companion: Liber Amicorum for Michael Lee: Arbitration