A Practical Guide to International Arbitration in London

Chapter 10 Directions and Timetable

Introduction

In order to ensure that the arbitration runs smoothly a procedural order, provisional timetable (ICC),¹ or similar method of communicating the directions of the tribunal as to the future progress of the arbitration is an early requirement. This chapter considers the directions which need to be considered by a tribunal and the parties and the way this is done.

The consensual nature of the process enables the parties to agree as much as possible and they are encouraged to do so. Nonetheless, an experienced tribunal will ensure that the process runs smoothly and expeditiously, aim to avoid unnecessary costs, and provide for any omissions to the agreed directions consistent with the general principles ...