Arbitration

Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution, where parties agree not to take their conflict to the civil courts but instead submit it to an independent arbitral tribunal. It is an efficient and flexible way to resolve legal disputes, particularly in complex and international matters.

A major advantage of arbitration is the international enforceability of arbitral awards. Thanks to the New York Convention (New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, 1958), arbitral awards can be recognized and enforced in over 170 countries. This makes arbitration a better choice for cross-border disputes compared to litigation before national courts.

Arbitration also often allows for confidentiality, ensuring that sensitive business information is not made public.

We have extensive experience with international arbitration and have successfully represented clients in proceedings under the rules of leading institutions such as:

• ICC (International Chamber of Commerce),
• NAI (Netherlands Arbitration Institute),
• LCIA (London Court of International Arbitration), and
• HKIAC (Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre).

If you have questions about arbitration, please feel free to contact us. We are also happy to assist with selecting an arbitral institute or drafting a suitable arbitration clause for your agreements.