The Request must: be written in English, French or Spanish (the official languages of the Centre) include the name and contact details of all parties (including e-mail, street address and telephone number) be signed and dated by the requesting party or its representative.
Either Party to a contract in which there is an Arbitration clause can either himself or through an authorised agent may invoke Arbitration so as to refer the dispute to arbitration, as per provisions of the arbitration clause.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
There are several reputable arbitral institutions in Malaysia, the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC). The party initiating the arbitration must send a written notice of arbitration to the other party or parties, stating the nature of the dispute and the relief sought.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
HOW LONG DOES ARBITRATION LAST? It usually takes several months for parties to do the necessary discovery and other work to prepare for an arbitration. The hearing itself will last anywhere from one day to a week or more.
Arbitration is similar to going to court, but faster, cheaper and less complex than litigation. If the case settles, an arbitration will last around one year. If the case goes to hearing, an arbitration typically takes 16 months.
If your case involves factors like privacy concerns, the need for a quicker resolution, or the desire to avoid a public jury trial, arbitration might be an ideal solution. However, if you're worried about the finality of the arbitrator's decision or the potential for bias, you might prefer the traditional court route.
Often, rules and awards are also available via the arbitral bodies' website. Westlaw's International Arbitration Materials provides access to cases, awards, rules, conventions, legislation, model laws, and more for practicing U.S. lawyers.
But still, the simple difference in time to resolution is almost startling. Trials in court average over two years. Arbitrations average under a year. Anyone who has done litigation for a while knows that the longer a case lasts, the more you spend.