Costs and Funding: Arbitration
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| 1 | Arbitration in Germany This note describes the most significant features of the arbitral process in Germany, including the German law regarding arbitration agreements, the duties and powers of the tribunal, the role of state courts, and the challenge and enforcement of awards. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 2 | Avoiding delays and excessive costs in arbitration A note giving practical advice on the steps parties and arbitrators can take to avoid excessive delays and costs in arbitration. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 3 | Costs in arbitration under English law This practice note sets out the principles which govern the allocation and recoverability of costs in arbitration proceedings. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 4 | Costs in international arbitration: an overview An overview of the principles governing the recovery of costs in international arbitration. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 5 | Sealed offers under English law A sealed offer is an offer from one party to another to settle the arbitration which is made without prejudice save as to costs. It is the arbitral equivalent of the Part 36 procedure and is a useful tool for a party who wishes to protect his costs position. This practice note explains the principles governing sealed offers, and provides practical guidance to parties wishing to make, or respond to, such an offer | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 6 | Security for costs in arbitration in England and Wales An order for security for costs is an effective method for a respondent to ensure that it is able to recover the costs of successfully defending claims brought by impecunious claimants, or by claimants whose assets may not be easily accessible. The principles which apply in arbitration proceedings differ from those which govern security for costs in court litigation. This practice note addresses the relevant legislative provisions and provides guidance as to how to apply for an order for security for costs in arbitration. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 7 | Third party funding for international arbitration claims: practical ... This note considers the growth of third party funding in international arbitration. It summarises some of the benefits and risks of third party funding for claimants in arbitration and provides guidance on how to manage those risks. The note describes the process of obtaining funding and gives practical tips for parties entering into a funding agreement. | Practice notes | Maintained |