Guide to the Finnish Arbitration Rules

The book is a comprehensive and practical guide to the new Arbitration Rules of the Finland Chamber of Commerce. It is written as a detailed commentary on the provisions governing the commencement of arbitration, appointment of arbitrators, proceedings before the arbitral tribunal, rendering of awards and determination of the costs of the arbitration.

In addition, the book analyzes questions and potential problems related to multi-party proceedings, interim measures of protection and confidentiality in arbitration, and discusses the special features of expedited arbitration proceedings as well as the drafting of arbitration clauses.

A reference work on the subject, the book is indispensable for anyone acting as counsel or arbitrator in proceedings conducted under the new Rules. It is also useful for in-house counsel and other business people involved in the companies’ risk management processes.

The author, Attorney at law Mika Savola is Chair of the Board of the Arbitration Institute of the Finland Chamber of Commerce. He led the Task Force responsible for the drafting of the new Rules. As Chair of the Finnish Arbitration Institute, Mr. Savola has unparalleled knowledge of and experience with the application of the new Rules.