Interim and urgent measures

In some cases a party may need urgent protection before the final award is rendered.

When measures may be needed

Interim measures may be relevant where delay could make enforcement more difficult or cause significant loss.

Measures aimed at preventing disposal of property or deterioration of assets.

Steps to preserve documents, data or other evidence needed for the case.

Measures that preserve the position of the parties until the dispute is resolved.

In some situations a party may also apply to a competent state court.

An application should explain the urgency, the requested measure, the factual basis and supporting evidence.

Why the measure is needed before the final award.

Why the requested measure is proportionate to the risk.

Documents and facts supporting the application.

Whether the other party should be heard before the measure is considered.