Model clause: Arbitration

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 arb-med should a dispute arise in the future.

Existing disputes

Parties to an existing dispute can still agree to refer it to contractual arbitration. Request a template arbitration agreement.

Model clause for arbitration under the NZIAC Arbitration Rules

The following 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 Arbitration 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 Arbitration Rules of the New Zealand International Arbitration Centre.”

Got an existing dispute?

Parties to an existing dispute that have not incorporated the NZIAC Model Arbitration Clause into a prior agreement may still agree to refer that dispute to arbitration under the NZIAC Arbitration Rules by signing the Arbitration Agreement in the form found at Appendix 2 to those Rules.

Request for template arbitration agreement

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Case details

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