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Article 25: Seat and Venue

Part VIII — CONDUCT OF THE ARBITRATION

25.1 The seat of arbitration shall be as agreed by the parties.

25.2 Failing agreement, the Registrar shall determine the seat, having regard to:

25.2.1 the parties’ preferences; 25.2.2 the location of the subject matter and witnesses; 25.2.3 the governing law of the contract; 25.2.4 the neutrality and enforceability considerations applicable.

25.3 Hearings may be held at any venue convenient to the Tribunal and the parties, without prejudice to the seat.

Commence Proceedings

Open the institutional clock on your matter.

Parties with a valid arbitration agreement may file a Notice of Arbitration under the Consolidated Rulebook. The Secretariat acknowledges within one business day.

Commence a Matter

Withdrawal within fourteen days of the Notice is permitted under Article 7 without forfeiture of the Registration Fee *.