Arbitration Rules
The Rules determine the filing of claims, constitution of the tribunal, exchange of submissions, hearings, awards and costs.
Structure of the Rules
The Rules are presented as a practical map of the procedure so that a participant can quickly locate the relevant section.
General provisions
Status of the Rules, scope of application and key definitions.
Filing a claim
Requirements for the claim, attachments and communication with the secretariat.
Arbitral tribunal
Appointment, challenge, replacement and powers of arbitrators.
Submissions
Transmission of documents, time limits, evidence and exchange of materials.
Hearings
In-person, remote, hybrid or documents-only consideration.
Awards and costs
Form of awards, corrections, expenses and fees.
Key features
The Rules explain how the dispute moves forward and what actions are expected from the parties.
Procedural flexibility
Parties may agree on the language, hearing format and certain procedural parameters.
Role of the secretariat
The secretariat helps organise filing, notices and communication.
Independence of tribunal
Arbitrators disclose circumstances that may affect impartiality.
Confidentiality
Access to case materials is limited to the participants.