Part III Arbitral Rules, 18 The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) Rules

Abstract

This chapter discusses the international arbitration rules of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (‘ICDR’), the international arm of the American Arbitration Association (‘AAA’). It first provides a background on the AAA and the ICDR before analysing the ICDR’s International Dispute Resolution Procedures and the significant revisions to the ICDR Rules. It then offers a commentary on some key Articles of the ICDR Rules and explains how the ICDR Rules differ from those of other arbitral institutions. The comments particularly highlight the 2014 amendments and cover topics such as the scope of the ICDR Rules; joinder and consolidation; appointment of the arbitral tribunal; arbitral jurisdiction; arbitral awards, orders, decisions and rulings; and costs of arbitration. The chapter concludes with an overview of other important AAA/ICDR innovations, rules and practices, including those with regard to international expedited procedures, administrative conferences, appointment and qualifications of the arbitrator, and the arbitral award.