Arbitration

An adjudicative process covered under the Arbitration Act 1996 as an agreed method of resolving commercial and other disputes. It is an alternative to the court process and is flexible by agreement in some areas. However, it is concerned with facts and law i.e. rules of evidence and natural justice. It can vary between a full hearing with lawyers to unrepresented “fast-track” arbitration in a neutral venue or on the premises. My award is binding on the parties and can be enforced by the High Court.

Fees

My fee is $225 per hour plus travel and disbursements.

What Now? 

I Need

• An agreement to arbitrate (can be a clause in a contract or orally)
  
• to know who the parties are (to ensure no conflict of interest) and their contact details)
  
• what questions need to be decided (briefly)
  
• a joint letter nominating me as arbitrator (can have answers to above)
  
  

A date for the preliminary meeting (phone conference) will be made. An agenda will be sent by me to you prior. During the preliminary meeting I will accept appointment.

All communication from me and by the parties must be shared.