Costs in international arbitration

This Practice Note discusses the types of costs that can be incurred in international arbitration proceedings and considers practical steps that can be taken to assist with the recovery of costs. It covers the costs incurred in the arbitration (legal fees and disbursements and costs of the arbitration, including the tribunal’s fees), allocation and recoverability of costs and the award on costs. It also covers security for costs and links out to further content on this subject.

See Practice Note: Costs in international arbitration.

Fees of the arbitral institutions

This Practice Note sets out the fees incurred in arbitration under key institutional rules including International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Singapore international Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), China International Economic Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), American Arbitration Association (AAA) and Swiss Rules.

See Practice Note: Costs and fees of key arbitral institutions.

Currency in arbitration

This Practice Note sets out how currency issues are dealt with by arbitral tribunals and the provisions of the Arbitration Act 1996

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