The book "Swiss Contract Law in International Commercial Arbitration" by Christoph Müller is not titled "International Arbitration." Instead, it focuses on Swiss contract law and its relevance in international commercial arbitration. Here is a comprehensive overview of the book:
Key Themes:
- Systematic Overview of Swiss Contract Law: The book provides a detailed and systematic presentation of the most important commercial contracts under Swiss law, including the contract of sale, the contract for work and services, the simple mandate contract, and the commercial agency contract.
- Swiss Law of Obligations: It delves into the Swiss law of obligations, covering fundamental principles of contract law, the formation of contracts, contract interpretation, validity of contracts, agency, general terms and conditions, and breach of contract.
- Global Relevance: The book is designed to make Swiss contract law more accessible to English-speaking commercial actors and practitioners who are not familiar with Swiss contract law. It is an indispensable resource for international arbitration practitioners.
Plot Summary:
The book does not have a narrative plot but rather a structured presentation of Swiss contract law in the context of international commercial arbitration. It systematically covers various commercial contracts under Swiss law and provides insights into the Swiss law of obligations. The book aims to facilitate the understanding and handling of Swiss law for non-Swiss law-trained lawyers, whether in arbitration proceedings or not.
Critical Reception:
The book has received positive reviews for its meticulous exploration of key specific contracts under Swiss law and its relevance in international commerce. Here are some excerpts from the critical reception:
- Matthias Scherer, Editor in Chief of the ASA Bulletin: "Müller’s book is obviously a must-have for all those involved in disputes over contracts governed by Swiss law (arbitrators and counsel alike)."
- German Arbitration Journal: "With his English-language presentation, Müller offers foreign arbitration practitioners in particular a concise and well-founded insight into the Swiss civil law system, which is so popular in arbitration proceedings. Thanks also to the support of Pearson-Wenger, the work appeals equally to civil and common law lawyers. This makes the work unique on the market. It is both an integral part and the key to the international success of Swiss contract law and greatly facilitates the understanding and handling of Swiss law for non-Swiss law-trained lawyers - whether in connection with arbitration proceedings or not."
Overall, "Swiss Contract Law in International Commercial Arbitration" by Christoph Müller is a valuable resource for anyone involved in international arbitration, particularly those dealing with contracts governed by Swiss law.