Gilbertson Davis LLP Arbitration Chambers

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Expedited Arbitration Arbitrator
Fast Track Arbitration Arbitrator
Simplified Arbitration Proceedings
Expedited Arbitration Rules
Arbitration Using Simplified Rules

Sometimes an arbitration clause provides for expedited arbitration proceedings, with time limits by stated duration for claims submissions (pleadings), discovery of documents (by request) and an early arbitration hearing date and award publication.

Agreed Expedited Arbitration | Simplified Arbitration

On other occasions the arbitration clause does not provide expressly for an expedited arbitration procedure, but neither does it prohibit that. If the parties agree, then an expedited arbitration procedure for the arbitration can be directed by the arbitrator.

An expedited arbitration procedure will usually be agreed at the preliminary, or first, meeting and result in a procedural order covering the entire duration of the expedited arbitration from exchange of written submissions (pleadings) up to the date of the hearing and publication of the award.

Some Reasons for Fast Track Expedited Arbitration

There are lots of reasons the parties may wish to expedite the arbitration process, including (i) cost; (ii) urgent need for an award, where for instance, performance of a long term contract is still contemplated by the parties; (iii) urgency of enforcement of an award; (iv) knock-on consequences in other contracts in a chain of contracts, or supply or delivery contracts.

Examples of Expedited Arbitration Procedures

The ADRIC Simplified Arbitration Procedure appears in Rule 6.2 of the ADRIC Rules.

On July 24, 2020, the 77th Session of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, (UNCITRAL) Working Group II (Dispute Settlement) published its draft Expedited Arbitration Provisions.

Gilbertson Davis LLP Arbitrators

Gilbertson Davis LLP Arbitration Chambers can provide experienced arbitrators that can assist the parties come to agreement to and performance of an expedited arbitration procedure, which provides for early termination which providing each party with fair and equal treatment.

We can conduct meetings and hearings by telephone and video conference, or in writing if the parties agree. We offer arbitrators at competitive hourly rates, plus facilities and applicable taxes. We have good availability for both first meeting and arbitration hearing dates.

Resumes and Terms of Appointment are available on request.

Appointment and Availability Enquiries

To make appointment and availability enquiries about arbitrators, please contact the Gilbertson Davis LLP Arbitration Chambers Intake Coordinator at (416) 979 2020, ext. 223 or by email at info@gilbertsondavis.com

* Sole Arbitrator – from $350.00 per hour, plus HST (does not include Panel Arbitrator, or a Sole Arbitrator that becomes a Panel Arbitrator)

Chambers Roster of Arbitrators

*plus facilities and applicable taxes.