who conducts arbitration?
one or more arbitrators
what do the arbitrators do?
make a decision based on the parties submissions
3 ways arbitration process can be decided?
agreed in advance by parties, arbitrator can decide, arbitration providers offer samples
2 ways can arbitration be conducted?
hearing similar to trial or written submissions
regulation of arbitration?
arbitration act 1996
6 pros of arbitration?
select arbitrator, privacy, tailor process, select material, structured, simple and cost effective if written
4 cons of arbitration?
hearing is expensive, bound by 3rd party decision=no control, non-co operative parties, select arbitrator with care