Williams & Kawharu on Arbitration, 2nd edition

Williams and Kawharu on Arbitration is a comprehensive work on the law and practice of domestic and international arbitration in New Zealand. Authored by David A R Williams, Amokura Kawharu, Anna Kirk, Daniel Kalderimis, and Wendy Miles, this book is recognized for its excellence.

 Since its first edition in 2011, it has been cited multiple times by the New Zealand courts as an authoritative interpretation of arbitral practice in the country. The second edition, published in 2017, builds on the importance of the first, focusing on significant recent case law in New Zealand and developments in the Asia-Pacific region.

This edition includes new content covering third-party funding, the arbitration of trust disputes, the distinction between ad hoc and institutional arbitration, and the importance of soft law guidelines. It also features new sections on emergency arbitrators, IBA Rules on Party Representation, and the role of tribunal secretaries.

The book is primarily written for students, practicing lawyers, arbitrators, and judges, making it an indispensable aid for those studying and practicing in this important area of law.