Conducting an Emergency Arbitration - The Considerations & Requirements

Introduction

Many leading sets of arbitration rules now include express provision for emergency arbitration (i.e. interim relief from a specially appointed emergency arbitrator before a full arbitral tribunal can be constituted). Emergency relief is granted on an expedited timeframe (typically between five and fifteen days from the reference). Used correctly, emergency arbitration can be a powerful tool for obtaining urgent and effective relief (such as the freezing of assets or the preservation of evidence) and gaining leverage.

Duncan Speller has acted as both an emergency arbitrator and as counsel in numerous emergency arbitration proceedings under multiple sets of institutional rules. He has particular experience both of how to present an effective application to an emergency arbitrator and of the important tactical decisions along the way.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The definition of emergency arbitration and its relationship to other forms of interim relief
• The requirements for emergency arbitration under different sets of institutional rules
• Forms of emergency relief that can be sought
• Typical costs and timeframes for obtaining emergency relief
• Practical tips on presenting and responding to an effective application for emergency relief
• The perspective of the emergency arbitrator and the factors considered in deciding whether to grant the relief sought
• The interplay between emergency arbitration and arbitration and the effect of emergency relief on arbitral proceedings

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 28th March 2025

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