Arbitration

Arbitration is a fast and confidential alternative for dispute resolution in state courts, and it is widely used in resolving commercial disputes. Any dispute in a civil or commercial matter, which can be settled by agreement between the parties, may be referred to arbitration.

Model Arbitration Clauses

Parties must agree to submit their disputes to arbitration by inserting a written arbitration clause in their main contract. It is also possible to submit a dispute to arbitration with a separate agreement and once the dispute has already arisen. The FAI recommends parties to use our Model Arbitration Clauses.

Rules and Guidelines

Our Rules and Guidelines contain the different versions of the FAI arbitration rules as well as the FAI Arbitrator’s Guidelines, Note on the Use of a Secretary, Tax Guidelines and FAI Award Checklist.

Ad Hoc Arbitration

The FAI may be designated as appointing authority without subjecting the arbitration to the FAI rules.

Forms

The FAI forms may be used for filing the Request for Arbitration and the Respondent's Answer to the Request for Arbitration.

Costs

The FAI cost calculator provides the amount of the FAI Administrative Fee and an estimate of the fees of the arbitral tribunal.

How to Commence an FAI Arbitration

An arbitration under the FAI rules is commenced by filing a Request for Arbitration to the FAI. The arbitration shall be deemed to have commenced on the date on which the Request for Arbitration is received by the FAI. You may also use our form.