Taiwan - Chapter 13 - International Commercial Arbitration in Asia - 3rd Edition
Angela Y. Lin is a Partner at Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law of Taiwan.
Nigel N.T. Li is a Partner at Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law of Taiwan.
The authors would like to express sincere thanks to Mr. David W. Su for his valuable contribution to this article.
Originally from: International Commercial Arbitration in Asia - 3rd Edition
I. INTRODUCTION
Liberalization and internationalization are two guiding principles in this wave of legal reform in the Republic of China (“Taiwan” or “ROC”). The government seeks to establish a modern and transparent legal framework to facilitate cross-border economic activities with minimum interference to the parties’ freedom in structuring their business relationships.1 After being isolated from the formal legal framework of the international community for a long time, Taiwan successfully entered the World Trade Organization (“WTO”) in 2002 as an independent customs territory, and stands ready to adhere to the international disciplines enforced by the WTO.
Chapter 13
Arbitration in Taiwan, the Republic of China
I. Introduction
A. Taiwan’s Legal and Dispute Resolution Tradition
II. Arbitration Practice in Taiwan
A. Arbitration Institutions
B. Ad Hoc Arbitration
III. The Legal Framework for International Arbitration in Taiwan
A. Applicable Laws
B. The Role of Courts
C. Form and Scope of Arbitration Agreements
D. Arbitrability of Claims
1. Validity of Intellectual Property Rights
2. Antitrust and Unfair Competition
3. Consumer Protection
4. Securities Regulation
5. Employment Claims
E. Selection of and Challenge to Arbitrators
1. The Selection of Arbitrators
2. Availability of Qualified Arbitrators
3. Challenge to Arbitrators
F. Place and Language of Arbitration
G. Conduct of Proceedings
H. Issuance and Correction of the Arbitral Award
1. Issuance of the Arbitral Award
2. Correction of the Arbitral Award
I. Other Key Features
1. Choice of Law
2. Amiable Compositeur
3. Interim Measures
4. Costs
5. Logistics
6. Neutrality
IV. Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
A. General Structure of Enforcement
B. Enforcement and Setting Aside of Domestic Awards
1. Annulment of Arbitral Awards
C. Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
V. Conclusion: The Future of International Arbitration in Taiwan