Unlike litigation, arbitration is generally less formal, more confidential, and can be tailored to the specific needs of the parties. This makes it particularly attractive in complex commercial disputes, where the nuances of the industry and the need for specialised knowledge are paramount.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
Arbitration is a procedure, much like a trial but less formal. Instead of a decision being made by a judge or jury, an arbitrator hears the evidence and makes a decision.
Lastly, arbitration involves an arbitrator, who is a neutral professional, whose role is to hear the parties and make a final decision. Arbitration is a more formal process than negotiation and mediation, because the decision is usually final.
After everyone has presented their case, the tribunal will consider the case and make an award. The arbitrator may make this decision in a day, or it could take considerably longer depending on the complexity of the issues involved. Ideally, the arbitrator should deliver the award within six months.
Arbitration agreements require that persons who signed them resolve any disputes by binding arbitration, rather than in court before a judge and/or jury. What is binding arbitration? Binding arbitration involves the submission of a dispute to a neutral party who hears the case and makes a decision.
(a) A consumer shall request arbitration by filing a written application for arbitration with the Attorney General.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
In general, a Request for Arbitration or a Notice of Arbitration must contain the names of each of the parties, the names of the parties' representatives, a description of the dispute giving rise to claims, a statement of the relief sought, a description of the agreement containing the arbitration clause, the choice of ...
In ance with the Georgian Law on Arbitration, an arbitration agreement is an agreement through which the parties commit to resolving either all or specific disputes that have arisen or may arise between them based on various contractual or legal relationships.