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There is no set procedure for arbitration akin to that set out in the CPR for litigation. That said, many arbitrations follow a regular format allowing time for formal commencement of the arbitration, appointment of tribunal, preliminary hearing/procedural meetings, exchange of submissions, provision of written and oral evidence, substantive hearing, close of proceedings and provision of an award.
For more information, see Practice Note: A quick guide to the arbitration process.
Arbitration under the Arbitration Act 1996 (AA 1996), rather than in accordance with the rules of an arbitral institution or organisation, is an ad-hoc procedure not administered by an institution or body. It is for the tribunal (once appointed) to control the arbitration and, subject to the parties’ agreement, to set and drive the procedure of the
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