A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
Methods of commencement Some rules require parties to commence arbitration by filing notice with the relevant arbitration institutions for eg the Regional Centre for Arbitration Kuala Lumpur (KLRCA), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Arbitration has become more popular as an alternative dispute resolution in Malaysia. The process gained more popularity after the Arbitration Act was updated. Today, many business people in Malaysia and company owners choose this process as an alternative to court litigation.
The Act incorporates specific timelines to ensure efficiency: Section 9(2) requires arbitral proceedings to commence within 90 days of an interim measure; Section 11(4), (13) mandate court appointment of an arbitrator if not appointed within 30 days and disposal of such applications within 60 days; Section 13(2) ...
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.
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.
The normal method is by letter. It should identify the arbitration agreement, by clause number or other appropriate reference. It should also identify by reference to other documents or in terms, the nature of the dispute to be submitted to arbitration.
Pass the Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration and Module 4 of CIArb's arbitration training programmes; or. Complete a recognised equivalent course; or. Complete CIArb's experienced practitioner scheme. Demonstrate the level of experience in the relevant field as required by CIArb.