Finance arbitration

Finance arbitration

P.R.I.M.E. Finance

These Practice Notes reflect the current edition of the Panel of Recognised International Market Experts in Finance (P.R.I.M.E.) Rules that came into force on 1 January 2022.

P.R.I.M.E Finance background, structure and purpose

This Practice Note gives some background to the P.R.I.M.E. Finance Arbitration Rules to assist practitioners to understand the context, use and advantages of the rules. For more information, see Practice Note: P.R.I.M.E. Finance—background, structure and purpose.

P.R.I.M.E. Finance—commencing an arbitration

This Practice Note sets out how to commence an arbitration under the P.R.I.M.E. Finance Arbitration Rules by issuing a Notice of Arbitration. For more information, see Practice Note: P.R.I.M.E. Finance (2022)—commencing an arbitration.

P.R.I.M.E. Finance—responding

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