Notice of Arbitration (UNCITRAL Rules) by OLL
This template provides a standardized format for a Notice of Arbitration under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. It helps a claimant initiate formal legal proceedings by outlining the parties, the factual background of the dispute, and the specific relief or damages sought.
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NOTICE OF ARBITRATION UNDER THE ARBITRATION RULES OF THE UNITED NATIONS
COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW
BETWEEN:
[NAME OF CLAIMANT]
(CLAIMANT)
-AND-
[NAME OF RESPONDENT]
(RESPONDENT)
NOTICE OF ARBITRATION
[Claimant’s representative’s law firm]
[Claimant’s representative’s law firm]
[Claimant’s representative’s address]
[Claimant’s representative’s telephone]
[Claimant’s representative’s fax]
Legal representative for Claimant [Date of the Notice]
I. INTRODUCTION
This Notice of Arbitration, OPTIONAL: together with its Exhibits numbered C-1 to C- [•], is submitted on behalf of [Name of Claimant] (hereinafter “Claimant”) pursuant to Article 3 of the Arbitration Rules of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law in force as from 15 August 2010 (the “UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules”) against [Name of Respondent] (hereinafter “Respondent”), (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties”).
This Notice of Arbitration contains information concerning the following:
i. The name, description and address of each of the Parties (II);
ii. The Parties’ contractual relationship and the nature and circumstances of the Parties’ dispute giving rise to Claimant’s claims (III);
iii. The dispute resolution clause, the proposed governing law, the seat and language of the arbitration (IV);
iv. Claimant’s position as regards the composition of the arbitral tribunal (V);
v. Claimant’s damages (V);
vi. A statement of the relief sought (VI);
This dispute principally concerns Respondent’s [insert brief description of breach and nature of claim(s)].
II. THE PARTIES
[NOTE: ARTICLE 3(3)(B) UNCITRAL ARBITRATION RULES]
A. Claimant
Claimant is [Name of Claimant], a company registered under the laws of [Name of country or jurisdiction], with its registered office located at [Complete address].
[Insert brief description of Claimant’s business activity, industry sector, size of business, number of employees, market position, revenue etc. as appropriate.]
Claimant’s address is:
[Claimant’s name]
[Claimant’s address in full]
[Attention: name of Claimant’s director]
[Claimant’s telephone number]
[Claimant’s fax number]
[Claimant’s e-mail]
Claimant’s representative, to whom all correspondence should be sent in this arbitration, are:
[Claimant’s representative’s law firm]
[Name of the partner in charge of representing Claimant]
[Names of representatives and associates assisting the partner]
[Claimant’s representative’s address]
[Claimant’s representative’s telephone number]
[Claimant’s representative’s fax number]
[Claimant’s representative’s e-mail]
B. Respondent
Respondent is [Name of Respondent], a company registered under the laws of [Name of country], with its registered office located at [Complete address].
[Insert brief description of Respondent’s business activity, industry sector, size of business, number of employees, market position, revenue etc. as appropriate.]
Respondent’s contact information is:
[Respondent’s name]
[Respondent’s address in full]
[Attention: name of Respondent’s director]
[Respondent’s telephone number]
[Respondent’s facsimile number]
[Respondent’s e-mail]
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About this template
What is this template?
This document is a formal legal filing used to commence arbitration proceedings between a claimant and a respondent. It is not an arbitration agreement itself, but rather the instrument that triggers the dispute resolution process specified in an existing contract. It contains specific sections for the legal basis of claim, the nomination of arbitrators, and the quantified estimation of damages.
When should you use it?
Use this template when a commercial dispute has arisen and you are ready to formally start arbitration under UNCITRAL rules. If the dispute is being handled via court litigation instead, use a Statement of Claim or Complaint form.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| I | Introduction | Invokes Article 3 of the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules and lists exhibits C-1 through to a final number provided by the Claimant. |
| IV(b) | The Place of Arbitration | Identifies the city and country for the arbitration seat pursuant to Article 3(3)(g) of the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. |
| V | The Arbitral Tribunal | Outlines the constitution of the tribunal and provides placeholders for nominating either a Co-Arbitrator or a Sole Arbitrator. |
| VI | Claimant’s Damages | Requires an estimation of total monetary damages suffered and the calculation method for interest on those amounts. |
| VII | Relief Sought | Lists formal requests for the tribunal to declare jurisdiction, confirm violations of obligations, and order compensation for losses. |
Who it's for
- a company initiating formal dispute resolution under the 2010 UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
- legal counsel drafting a formal notice of claim against a respondent company
- parties whose contract contains an arbitration agreement referring to UNCITRAL procedures
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