Invalidity of Arbitration Clauses - Development of Case Law and Practikal Implications

This diploma thesis mostly analyses case law, concerning invalidity of arbitration clauses. The thesis analyses how the courts have been dealing with key arbitration issues which arose in recent years. The diploma thesis defines common reasons for arbitration clauses' invalidity and points out the current case law's conclusions. The thesis also stresses the implications of arbitration clause's invalidity on enforcement and insolvency proceedings and points out problematical aspects of the current case law