Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators

07/06/2026

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23/05/2026

What is Arbitration?

Quite simply arbitration is a method of alternative dispute resolution in which parties give up their right to have a legal dispute decided by a state court. Instead, they agree to authorise a tribunal (composed of ‘private’ arbitrators appointed by the same parties) to decide their dispute by rendering a binding decision. The decisions of arbitral tribunals are called arbitral awards and can be enforced if necessary.
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‎2. One of the main selling points of arbitration is that it allows the parties to tailor the procedure to the specific needs of their dispute. More so than is the case for proceedings before state courts, the flexibility of arbitral procedure allows for the elimination of unnecessary procedural steps, saving both time and cost.

12/05/2026

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10/05/2026

We celebrate women in 193 countries. Happy Mothers Day!