New South Wales Arbitration Agreement Form (Page 5 of 5) in pdf

New South Wales Arbitration Agreement Form Page 5

Failing agreement on procedure, the arbitrator will conduct the

arbitration in a way he considers appropriate having regard to the parties’

interests including the expeditious and economical disposal of the

arbitration, usually by an award.

It is usual to have a first meeting, or a preliminary conference. At

the preliminary conference, issues are identified. Procedural issues are

addressed, which may include statements of issues, the facts relied on by

each party and procedural directions, for example, in respect of evidence.

It is generally at the preliminary conference that the arbitrator will

formally enter upon the arbitration, after matters of retainer and fees are

addressed.

Further pre-hearing conferences may be necessary, depending on

the issues and the complexity of the matter.

You should supplement this preliminary note by referring to the Bar

Association of New South Wales web page at

and

follow the links to “Alternate Dispute Resolution”. You will find further

informative reading at that web location.

New South Wales Arbitration Agreement Form Page 5