Navigeren door de sterke toename van internationale arbitrage: Veelgestelde vragen
There has been a notable increase in the utilisation of international arbitrage, which is now widely recognised as the preferred geschillenbeslechting mechanism for cross-border and multijurisdictional transactions. But what exactly is international arbitration?
Deze FAQ-gids heeft als doel antwoorden te geven op veelgestelde vragen over de precieze aard van internationale arbitrage en wat de belangrijkste kenmerken ervan zijn.
Wat is internationale arbitrage?
International arbitration offers an alternative to the traditional approach of resolving disputes through formal court proceedings in a national court. If, and only if, the parties agree to arbitrate their dispute, an independent neutral arbitrator and/or a panel of arbitrators zal make an award/decision which is binding on the parties.
A final award is typically enforceable in most domestic courts around the world and, subject to the arbitration rules which apply, there is generally no right to appeal the award and very limited grounds on which any award can be set aside.
Mijn contract bevat geen arbitrageclausule. Kan ik toch arbitreren?
Yes, you can. As the parties will need to agree to submit their dispute to arbitration, the most common way for the parties to do so is to incorporate an arbitration clause into the underlying agreements/contracts. However, parties can still refer their dispute to arbitration through a submission agreement if no pre-existing arbitration clause exists.
Wat zijn de belangrijkste kenmerken van internationale arbitrage?
Uitvoerbaarheid van Awards: One of the most significant advantages of international arbitration is the enforceability of arbitral awards across different jurisdictions. Het Verdrag over de erkenning en tenuitvoerlegging van buitenlandse scheidsrechterlijke uitspraken van 1958, widely known as ‘The New York Convention,’ has been ratified by over 170 countries, making it often easier to enforce a non-domestic arbitral award than a foreign court judgment.
Neutraliteit en onpartijdigheid: Arbitrators are typically chosen by the parties or a designated institution, ensuring a neutral and impartial decision-making process. This neutrality is crucial for cross-border disputes, as it minimises the risk of home-country bias or concerns about unfamiliar domestic judicial systems.
Flexibiliteit en autonomie: Parties have the freedom to tailor the arbitration process to their specific needs, including selecting specialist arbitrators, specific procedural rules (e.g., ICC 2021 Rules, LCIA 2020 Rules, etc.), the ‘seat’ of arbitration, and the language of proceedings. This flexibility allows for a more efficient and customised resolution process.
Terwijl een traditionele procedure bij een binnenlandse rechtbank vaak jaren kan duren, bepalen veel van de regels die gelden voor internationale arbitrage dat de partijen, afhankelijk van de geschiktheid, kunnen kiezen voor een versnelde procedure waarbij binnen 3 tot 6 maanden na het begin van de procedure een definitieve uitspraak wordt gedaan.
Vertrouwelijkheid: In tegenstelling tot procedures voor nationale rechtbanken, die vaak openbaar zijn, wordt internationale arbitrage meestal privé gevoerd, waarbij partijen kunnen overeenkomen om het bestaan en de inhoud van de arbitrage vertrouwelijk te houden.
Hoe kan RFB Legal mij helpen?
If you need advice or assistance regarding International Arbitration matters or wish to refer your dispute to International Arbitration, please contact Jonathan Chan (j.chan@rfblegal.co.uk) or our Arbitration Team (Arbitration@rfblegal.co.uk).
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