Model clause: Arb-med
Having a clear, certain and well-drafted model clause is essential to ensure effective and efficient dispute resolution should the need arise.
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Model clause for future disputes
Looking for a clause to insert in your next contract? Use our model clause to access adjudication should a dispute arise in the future.
Existing disputes
Parties to an existing dispute can still agree to refer it to arb-med. Request a template arb-med agreement.
Model clause for arb-med under the NZIAC Arb-Med Rules
The following arb-med clause should be included in contracts where the parties wish to have any future disputes resolved by Arbitration under the New Zealand International Arbitration Centre’s Arb-Med Rules:
“Any dispute or difference arising out of or in connection with this contract, or the subject matter of this contract, including any question about its existence, validity or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the Arb-Med Rules of the New Zealand International Arbitration Centre.”
Got an existing dispute?
Parties to an existing dispute that have not incorporated the NZIAC Model Clause into a prior agreement may agree to refer that dispute to Arbitration under the NZIAC Arb-Med Rules by signing the Arb-Med Agreement in the form found at Appendix 2 to those Rules.
Request for template arb-med agreement
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