Courts and legislatures have historically favored arbitration because the process is usually more efficient and less expensive than resolving a dispute through the court system. Arbitration also shifts the burden of managing disputes and deciding issues away from the often-overburdened public courts.
The Arbitration Agreement All and any disputes or differences arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof shall be finally settled by arbitration. In ance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. The number of arbitrators shall be one/three.
"A dispute having arisen between the parties concerning , the parties hereby agree that the dispute shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the LCIA Rules. The number of arbitrators shall be one/three. The seat, or legal place, of arbitration shall be City and/or Country.
The Scope of the Clause. This section of the clause is critical; it sets the boundaries for which disputes the tribunal is authorised to determine. Choice of Rules. The Number of Arbitrators. Appointing Authority. Choice of Venue. The language of the proceedings. Finality. Exclusion of the right of appeal.
Example 1. Arbitration. All claims and disputes arising under or relating to this Agreement are to be settled by binding arbitration in the state of insert state in which parties agree to arbitrate or another location mutually agreeable to the parties.
Drafting the “perfect” arbitration agreement Clear and precise language. Clarity and brevity are key to avoiding an unenforceable arbitration clause and the costs and delays that follow. Scope. Seat of arbitration. Governing law. Arbitral Rules. Language. Arbitrators. Other common issues.
Arbitration is a dispute resolution mechanism agreed on by parties, which involves the appointment of one or more ar- bitrators to preside over and to make a final decision on a dispute between two or more parties – instead of approaching a court of law to resolve the dispute.