THE LAM LAW LLC is pleased to share the “ICCA Guide to the Interpretation of the 1958 New York Convention” (Second Edition), published by the International Council for CommercialArbitration (ICCA). This Guide, now available in Vietnamese, provides essential insights to assist judges globally in interpreting and applying the New York Convention, a foundational document for internationalArbitration.
Special thanks to the Lawyers & Arbitrators at Dzungsrt & Associates LLC for their Vietnamese translation of this Guide, now accessible on ICCA’s website: https://cdn.arbitration-icca.org/
Key Highlights 📌:
1. Overview of the 1958 New York Convention: Exploring its core obligations and unified application across countries to promote international trade and dispute resolution.
2. Scope of Application: Detailed guidance on recognition and enforcement criteria for arbitration agreements and awards.
3. Chapter Summaries for Judges:
* Chapter 1: Interpretation rules and principles for applying the Convention as an international legal text.
* Chapter 2: Conditions for enforcing arbitration agreements, including party capacity and the tribunal’s authority.
* Chapter 3: Requirements and potential grounds for refusal of enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.
4. Appendices: Essential documents, including the full New York Convention text, UNCITRAL Model Law, and recommended practices for interpretation.
This Guide is an invaluable tool in supporting judges and practitioners worldwide in fostering efficient and consistent application of the New York Convention.
🔗 Access more on the ICCA website to strengthen our global arbitration community.

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