Arbitration is a fundamentally different approach to managing and resolving disputes. The process involves the parties to a commercial dispute agreeing to appoint an expert independent arbitrator, who delivers what is usually a binding decision, known as an award.

Successful arbitration requires experienced practitioners, trained in the relevant legal rules and procedures. For international disputes, practitioners must also be sensitive to cross-cultural considerations.

Minter Ellison's arbitration team operates both nationally and internationally and handles the commercial disputes arising as a result of globalisation and the increasing number of cross-border transactions being conducted by major corporates. The team comprises specialists selected from different areas of practice and working in a variety of Australian and overseas locations.

When acting for a party to an arbitration, our approach is strategic, with a single minded emphasis on identifying and meeting our clients' commercial objectives.

Our experienced team assists with: 

• drafting arbitration agreements
• choosing the most appropriate arbitrator
• expert analysis of the pros and cons of suitable venues
• choosing the appropriate type of arbitration for the dispute
• identifying innovative processes to reduce the time and cost of dispute resolution
• conducting the proceedings and providing strategic advice
• advice on where and how to enforce awards and conducting enforcement proceedings