We noted that arbitration clauses are made before any dispute arises. Submission agreements, however, are agreements to arbitrate made after the dispute has arisen.
What is an arbitration agreement? It's typically a clause in a broader contract in which you agree to settle out of court, through arbitration cases, any dispute that arises with your counterpart.
A “submission agreement” (also called an “agreement to arbitrate”) is a written agreement between two parties that establishes the use of arbitration to settle a dispute (or any and all disputes) that may arise between them.
Arbitrations usually involve one or more hearings before the tribunal, where the parties' lawyers put forward arguments and question the other party's witnesses and experts. Hearings can last from half a day to many weeks or even months depending on the issues at stake.
A “submission agreement” (also called an “agreement to arbitrate”) is a written agreement between two parties that establishes the use of arbitration to settle a dispute (or any and all disputes) that may arise between them.
You can't be required to accept mandatory arbitration. You can agree to resolve an issue through arbitration if you think that's a better way of resolving the dispute.
Arbitration offers a versatile and efficient alternative to traditional litigation, catering to a wide range of disputes. The choice of arbitration type—domestic, international, ad-hoc, fast-track, or institutional—depends on the nature of the dispute, the parties' preferences, and the desired outcome.
A submission agreement is a contract between two parties that establishes the use of arbitration to settle any disputes that may arise between them.
Arbitration might be the right choice for some cases. Limited discovery rights and costs might be useful when less is at stake. Arbitration might feel less adversarial, which could be an advantage where ongoing relationships are hoped to be preserved. Arbitration lends some confidentiality.