Originally from Alternatives to the High Cost of Litigation

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Below is a comparison of the latest international arbitration rules from five major commercial arbitration providers. It’s advisable to check the latest versions of their rules, which are available at their respective websites, found at the beginning of the table below. The sites also may contain other contacts that may be closer or more appropriate for a reader than the headquarters locations listed.

Practitioners are advised to consider carefully the consequences of selecting one set of rules over another. The facts and circumstances of each case often justify a particular selection. This advice is best applied early in the process by corporate counsel negotiating a contract in which the arbitration clause appears.

Some commentary is provided on the rules within the tables but practitioners should seek out additional sources of commentary for in-depth analysis of the rules and their application in practice.