Arbitration

When privacy and confidentiality matter most, a neutral forum is desirable for parties from different jurisdictions or enforcement is likely to take place in an emerging market, arbitration offers a valuable alternative for resolving disputes.

Arbitration is a process whereby the parties agree to submit a dispute to one or more arbitrators to make a binding decision. That can happen pursuant to an arbitration clause in a contract, or on an ad-hoc basis. By choosing arbitration, you’re opting for a private resolution method instead of going to court.  

While no one enters a contract anticipating a dispute, it is crucial to consider how to handle any that arise. Is arbitration the right choice for you? If so, you may elect to include an arbitration clause in your agreement.

At Forsters, our Dispute Resolution team is here to help you find the best way to resolve your disputes at every stage. That includes guiding you on the right clauses to include in your contract, so that you’re prepared if a dispute occurs.

If you do choose to resolve your dispute by arbitration, our team has extensive experience of managing all types of arbitrations, from small, single-issue disputes to complex, high-value cross-border cases. We have acted on arbitrations in a range of industry sectors, under all the major institutional rules and across various jurisdictions, working with and against top barristers and firms in the UK and internationally.