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These documents establish formal procedures for resolving disputes outside of court systems, particularly for commercial, labor, and partnership conflicts. You will find specialized forms such as a partnership dispute arbitration submission agreement and an agreement for referring employer-employee disputes to arbitration. This category excludes litigation pleadings, which are found under Civil Litigation.

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US
Request and Statement of Claim (HEAP Track, Memorial) (ICC Rules) by OLL
This template is a combined filing for initiating arbitration under the ICC Rules of Arbitration (2026), specifically designed for the Highly Expedited Arbitration Provisions (HEAP). It merges the Request for Arbitration and the Statement of Claim into a single document to meet the accelerated procedural requirements of Appendix VI.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Arbitration Agreement Between Three Partners (India).docx
This template establishes a framework for three business partners in India to resolve disputes through arbitration rather than litigation. It specifies the appointment of a three-member arbitral tribunal and designates the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 as the governing legal framework.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
United Arab Emirates
Statement of Defence (Pleading) (DIAC Rules) by OLL
This template is used by a respondent to reply to a claimant's allegations and potentially assert counterclaims in an arbitration governed by the DIAC Arbitration Rules 2022. It provides a structured format for jurisdictional objections, a paragraph-by-paragraph reply to claims, and a summary of affirmative defences.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Form of Agreement for Reference to Three Arbitrators (India).docx
This template establishes a formal agreement to refer a dispute to a panel of three arbitrators in India. It defines the procedure for appointing the panel, the conduct of the proceedings, and the binding nature of the subsequent award.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Notice under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (India).docx
This template provides a formal notice for the appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. It is used to initiate the dispute resolution process when parties cannot agree on a presiding arbitrator.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
AGREEMENT BETWEEN FILM PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS
This template outlines the commercial and financial relationship between a film producer and a distributor, specifically for the production and release of a Telugu talkie picture. It details the distributor's role in advancing production funds and providing studio access in exchange for distribution rights and a sales commission.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Award by an Arbitral Tribunal (India).docx
This template provides the structure for a final decision issued by an arbitral tribunal in India. It includes placeholders for the claimant and respondent details, the arbitration case reference, and the formal operative award.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
Statement of Defence (Memorial) (LCIA Rules) by OLL
This Statement of Defence and Counterclaim is a formal response for a Respondent to reply to an arbitration claim under the LCIA Arbitration Rules (2020). It allows for admitting or denying allegations, raising affirmative defences such as set-off, and pleading a counterclaim.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
Statement of Counterclaim (Memorial) (UNCITRAL Rules) by OLL
This document is a formal statement used to assert a counterclaim within an international arbitration governed by the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (2021). It provides a structured format for the respondent to plead facts, legal grounds, and specific relief separate from their main defense.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Deed of Hypothecation
This deed of hypothecation allows a borrower to pledge machinery as security for a loan while retaining possession of the equipment. It establishes a monthly repayment schedule for the principal and interest, granting the creditor specific rights to claim full payment upon a default of a specified number of installments.
Updated 13 Aug 2026

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