IN THE MATTER OF AN ARBITRATION UNDER THE RULES OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF
ARBITRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BETWEEN:
[NAME OF CLAIMANT]
(CLAIMANT)
-AND-
[NAME OF RESPONDENT]
(RESPONDENT)
REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION
[Claimant’s law firm]
[Claimant’s Counsel’s law firm]
[Claimant’s Counsel’s address]
[Claimant’s Counsel’s telephone]
[Claimant’s Counsel’s fax]
Counsel for Claimant [Date of the Request]
I. INTRODUCTION
This Request for Arbitration, OPTIONAL: together with its Exhibits numbered C-1 to C-[•], is submitted on behalf of [Name of Claimant] (hereinafter “Claimant”) pursuant to Article 4 of the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce in force as from 1 January 2012 (the “ICC Rules”) against [Name of Respondent] (hereinafter “Respondent”), (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties”).
This Request for 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 (VI);
vi. A statement of the relief sought (VII);
vii. Claimant’s payment of arbitration fees (VIII);
This dispute principally concerns Respondent’s [insert brief description of breach and nature of claim(s)].
II. THE PARTIES
NOTE: ARTICLE 4(3)(A) ICC 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 counsel, to whom all correspondence should be sent in this arbitration, are:
[NOTE: Article 4(3)(b) ICC Rules]
[Claimant’s counsel’s law firm]
[Name of the partner in charge of representing Claimant]
[Names of counsel and associates assisting the partner]
[Claimant’s counsel’s address]
[Claimant’s counsel’s telephone number]
[Claimant’s counsel’s fax number]
[Claimant’s counsel’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]
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What is this template?
This document is a formal commencement filing for international arbitration. It is not an agreement but a submission that sets out the factual background, legal basis for claims, and the desired composition of the tribunal. It contains specific placeholders for ICC fee compliance and arbitrator nominations.
When should you use it?
Use this template when you have a contract containing an ICC arbitration clause and need to formally start the legal process. If the dispute is under a different institution's rules, use a Request for Arbitration specific to LCIA or SIAC instead.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| I | Introduction | Identifies the Claimant and Respondent and confirms the request is submitted pursuant to Article 4 of the ICC Rules. |
| IV(a) | Dispute Resolution Clause | Requires the Claimant to cite the specific Article of the contract containing the arbitration agreement and demonstrate compliance with negotiation requirements. |
| V | The Arbitral Tribunal | Allows the Claimant to nominate a Co-Arbitrator or Sole Arbitrator pursuant to Articles 12 and 13 of the ICC Rules. |
| VIII | Payment of Arbitration Fees | Confirms the non-refundable advance payment of US$ 3,000 required by Appendix III, Article 1(1) of the ICC Rules. |
Who it's for
- a company initiating formal ICC arbitration proceedings against a counterparty for breach of contract
- legal counsel drafting a formal commencement document for an international commercial dispute
- a claimant seeking an arbitral award for damages, interest, and costs under ICC rules
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