Tag: arbitration agreement

In a dispute over whether an arbitration could be held to resolve the dispute between the parties, one party alleged that the arbitration agreement itself did not exist for lack of agreement between them.

Early dismissal procedures can be used in international arbitration to dispose of defective claims and defences, without incurring the costs of a full hearing. Speed and efficiency are the main attractions of international commercial arbitration, but there is increasing concern about how long it takes to resolve a dispute, especially in matters where costs are disproportionate to what is at risk.