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ARBITRATION

Legal advice and representation for individuals and businesses involved in contractual and commercial disputes referred to arbitration.

When should you seek legal advice?

You should consider obtaining legal advice where a contract contains an arbitration clause, where arbitration has been proposed by another party, or where proceedings have already been commenced. Early advice can help clarify the scope of the arbitration agreement, procedural obligations and the strategy for presenting or defending the claim.

What should you do now?

Keep the relevant contract, arbitration clause, correspondence, notices and evidence relating to the dispute. Make a clear note of any procedural timetable, appointment process or response deadline and avoid making formal submissions before your position has been reviewed.

documents that may be useful

  • Contract or agreement containing the arbitration clause
  • Notice of arbitration or response
  • Relevant correspondence
  • Statements of claim or defence, if issued
  • Financial or commercial records
  • Expert or professional reports, where relevant
  • Previous settlement proposals
  • Details of any procedural or hearing deadline

How o'Regan little solicitors llp can help

O’Regan Little Solicitors LLP can advise on arbitration agreements and procedure, assess the underlying dispute, prepare claims or defences, assist with evidence and submissions, represent clients throughout the arbitration process and advise on settlement or enforcement issues.

Frequently asked questions

What is arbitration?

Arbitration is a private dispute resolution process in which an independent arbitrator or tribunal determines the dispute instead of a court.


Is an arbitration decision binding?

In most cases, an arbitral award is binding on the parties, subject to limited rights of challenge or review depending on the circumstances and applicable law.


Can a dispute go to arbitration if there is no arbitration clause?

The parties may agree to submit a dispute to arbitration even where the original contract did not contain an arbitration clause, but this generally requires agreement between them.

facing an arbitration?

Speak with O’Regan Little about the arbitration agreement, the dispute and any procedural or hearing deadline.