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The principle of Kompetenz-Kompetenz in International Commercial Arbitration
Šímová, Lucie ; Brodec, Jan (advisor) ; Pfeiffer, Magdalena (referee)
The principle of Kompetenz-Kompetenz in International Commercial Arbitration Abstract This Thesis analyses the Kompetenz-Kompetenz principle in the system of International Commercial Arbitration. The principle itself is described, and different approaches toward the Kompetenz-Kompetenz doctrine in International Commercial Arbitration are analysed in various international documents. Based on such observation, negative and positive effects of the principle are studied, just as much as its connection to the Separability of an Arbitration Agreement. In the latter part of this Thesis, the applicability and use of the Kompetenz- Kompetenz principle in the Czech Republic are observed and analysed. Finally, this thesis aims to discuss possibilities for the best practice for the application of the Kompetenz- Kompetenz principle in International Commercial Arbitration. A possibility of de lege ferenda suggestions is offered as well. The initial research question can be determined as follows: How can the Kompetenz-Kompetenz principle be applied in International Commercial Arbitration proceedings for the greatest mutual advantage and fairness of all parties, and is such a solution even possible? For this purpose, the analytical, comparative and descriptive methods shall be applied in this Thesis. The first chapter...
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Enforcement and Recognition of Foreign Arbitral Awards
Větrovská, Karolína ; Bříza, Petr (advisor) ; Zavadilová, Marta (referee)
Enforcement and Recognition of Foreign Arbitral Awards Abstract This thesis focuses on the issue of recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. The aim of the thesis is in particular the analysis of sources of law related to the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and the related issue of denial of recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, in particular the NY Convention and the Private International Law Act. The author of the thesis uses mainly the comparative method and the descriptive method in order to achieve her objective. The thesis is divided into five chapters. In the introduction, the author of the thesis introduces the reader to the issues, methodology and systematics of this thesis. Within the next chapter, the author of the thesis introduces the reader to the terminology of arbitration, introduces the concepts of arbitration and the basic attributes of arbitration. Subsequently, the author of the thesis describes the institutes of recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, explains the different approaches of different sources of law, as well as the approaches of some states. The conclusion of the thesis provides the reader with answers to the research questions. The research questions, i.e. "is the domestic approach to the recognition...
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Arbitration proceedings in the Czech Republic
Kudrhaltová, Irena ; Smolík, Petr (advisor) ; Winterová, Alena (referee)
The topic of this thesis is arbitration proceedings in the Czech Republic. In the introductory chapter arbitration is generally described, with definition of its characteristics in comparison with the ADR methods and regular court proceedings. Four basic theoretical standpoints concerning the arbitration proceedings are introduced. Arbitration is divided into general and specific arbitration as well as institutional and ad hoc. In the second chapter the issue of arbitrability is described- specifically the conditions of its formation. The third chapter focuses on the arbitration agreement, beginning from the inception, including its content and ending with cases when the agreement is void. Arbitrator, including requirements concerning the person, such as confidentiality, independence, and impartiality, is contained in the fourth chapter. It also includes arbitrator's appointment and remuneration. The fifth chapter deals with the arbitration proceedings in concreto. Basic principles governing the arbitration are outlined, following with initiation of legal action including further motions and evidence. The sixth chapter is aimed at arbitration decision and its specific forms: the arbitration award and the resolution. A possibility of settlement approved by an arbitrator or a permanent arbitration...
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Arbitration clauses in cunsumer affairs with impact on execution proceeding
Nováková, Michaela ; Pohl, Tomáš (advisor) ; Smolík, Petr (referee)
Arbitration clauses in cunsumer affairs with impact on execution proceeding Abstract Arbitration is one of the forms of alternative dispute resolution. The arbitration institute is not a novice in the area of law. Its foundations can be seen from ancient times. However, today's legal regulation of arbitration can be observed since the first half of the 19th century. The essence of the arbitration procedure is to delegate the hearing and decision-making of certain disputes to the jurisdiction of the courts, to the arbitrator. The arbitrator then issues an arbitration award, which may be relied upon in the proceedings in which he was issued as an enforcement or enforceable title. In the legal order of the Czech Republic we find the primary regulation of the arbitration procedure in Act No. 216/1994 Sb. By passing this Act, the arbitration procedure was extended to national disputes. As a result of arbitration proceedings, disputes arising from consumer contracts could also be resolved. However, the method of resolving disputes between consumers and entrepreneurs has proved to be a widely used institute, even when overused and misused. The situation was so extreme that the lawmaker had to come up with a bill amendment to strengthen consumer protection in arbitration. Not only the legislative power, but also...
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Arbitration procedure within international business transactions
Šteflová, Iva ; Růžička, Květoslav (advisor) ; Dobiáš, Petr (referee)
The diploma thesis on Arbitration procedure within international business transactions focuses on the place of arbitration procedure and its relation to the national system of law. The first chapter is concerned with the dispute resolutions within international business transactions. The thesis characterises the alternative dispute resolutions and defines the term of arbitration procedure within international business transactions. The basic characteristics thereof are specified and the theories which attempt to explain nature of arbitration are described - contractual, jurisdictional, mixed and autonomy theory. The term of the place of arbitration is defined in the second chapter as the real place situated in the territory of a particular state. This place is distinguished from the arbitration seat and from other terms which used to be confused with the place of arbitration. The arbitration seat is deemed to represent legal domicile of the arbitration. The system of law of the seat determines the legal regime of arbitration procedure. The thesis further describes two main theories dealing with the relation between the place of arbitration and the national system of law - seat theory and delocalization theory. The relation between the place of arbitration and the national system of law is also...
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Arbitration procedure in the Czech Republic with an emphasis on the issue of so-called arbitration centers
Jenerál, Jaroslav ; Smolík, Petr (advisor) ; Pohl, Tomáš (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to clarify the judicial institute of Arbitration procedure in the Czech legal system, its theoretical background, the legal requirements for action, progress of procedure and the interference of general courts in arbitration procedure. Main attention of this thesis is focused on the recent issue of the so-called arbitration centers. The legality of arbitration centers, existence and legality of their actions in practice (with emphasis on recent court case) are deeply examined. By the end the propriety of a new legislation dealing with arbitration procedure is analyzed.
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Arbitration proceedings in the Czech Republic
Musil, Ondřej ; Smolík, Petr (advisor) ; Zoulík, František (referee)
The aim of this thesis called Arbitration Procedure in the Czech Republic is to characterize Arbitration in the Czech Republic, describe individual aspects of Czech Arbitration and outline highly discussed issues of recent months. This thesis called Arbitration Procedure in the Czech Republic is composed of nine chapters excluding the introduction and conclusion. Each of these chapters deals with different aspect of Arbitration Procedure. The first chapter contains definition of Arbitration Procedure, types of Arbitration, doctrines of Arbitration and enumeration of advantages and disadvantages of Arbitration Procedure. The second chapter summarizes the most important sources of law relating to Arbitration. Chapter 3 deals with one of the most important concepts of Arbitration, which is Arbitrability. Arbitrability is a characteristic of disputes that can be heard before Arbitrators or Arbitral Institutions. Positive and negative conditions of Arbitrability are described in this chapter as well. The fourth chapter focuses on Arbitration Agreement. Its definition and types are included in this chapter and it is also concerned with nature, content and the requirements of the Arbitration Agreement. T The fifth chapter concentrates on Arbitrators. It deals among other with conditions that Arbitrators...
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Arbitration proceedings in the Czech Republic
Šolín, Karel ; Smolík, Petr (advisor) ; Winterová, Alena (referee)
The theme of this thesis is the arbitration proceedings in the Czech Republic, which is one of the alternative disputes resolutions. The goal of this thesis is to provide a complete summary of legal regulation of the arbitration proceedings. The thesis is divided into eight chapters. The first three chapters deal with general issues of the arbitration proceedings. The first chapter which is further subdivided into six subchapters is focused on the basic definition of the arbitration proceedings, its theoretical concepts, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as its different types. The second chapter provides a summary mainly of national legal regulation. Chapter three explains the objective conditions under which a certain range of disputes can be heard and decided in the arbitration proceedings, including some specific examples. Chapter four is concerned with the arbitration agreement which is the major institute and the basis condition of the arbitration proceedings. This chapter is subdivided into three subchapters dealing with for example the different types of arbitration agreements, their mandatory requirements and also their invalidity and termination. In a separate subchapter author discusses the arbitration agreement for resolving disputes arising from consumer contracts. Chapter...
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Arbitrability of Anti-competitive Agreements in the Law of the European Union
Pavelka, Tomáš ; Svoboda, Pavel (referee) ; Šmejkal, Václav (referee)
In the past, an Irish barrister and arbitrator James Bridgeman remarked that the arbitration of competition law is a meeting of two black arts. This perception has not changed since and yet, the adjudication of anti-competitive agreements in arbitration is an everyday event of real life. This thesis, after a brief summary of history of arbitrability of competition law, picks specific issues closely tied to current practical problems that arbitrators must face. First, whether arbitrators should consider themselves as being under obligation to raise competition issues of their own motion (ex officio) during arbitration proceedings, secondly, whether national courts of the EU Member States must automatically set arbitral awards in breach of competition rules aside and thirdly, whether arbitrators are in a good position to address complex antitrust questions properly and whether they can receive some help from the official competition authorities entrusted with primary enforcement of antitrust law. Mainly EU law will be covered here albeit with few brief excursions into particular problems of national law of the Czech Republic, to which this thesis endorses relevant solutions.
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Arbitration proceedings in the Czech Republic
Hromadová, Andrea ; Smolík, Petr (advisor) ; Winterová, Alena (referee)
The purpose of this thesis is to provide a complex description of the conduct of the arbitration proceedings in the Czech Republic. Specifically with the focus on typical features that differ arbitration from proceedings before courts, and on special types of proceedings. Arbitration can be characterized as one of the ways to settle a dispute, that arises between two or more parties. Common way of resolving a dispute is by reffering it to a state court, who will issue a judgment that is binding upon the parties and can be enforced. In certain areas of private relationships, the state offers the parties the opportunity to submit their dispute to a private body, whose decision they agree to respect as if it was a decision of a general court. These types of dispute resolution can be characterized as alternatives to the classical way of resolution by the courts (alternative dispute resolution or ADR). Arbitration proceedings in the Czech republic are conducted in accordance with the Act No. 216/1994 Coll., on Arbitration Procedure and the Enforcement of Arbitration Awards, as amended (Arbitration Act). Since its adoption, there have been some amendments of this Arbitration Act, in order to reflect modern trends in the conduct of the proceedings as well as to correct its weaknesses, established by judgments of...
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