Essex Court Chambers

This Practice Note provides guidance and practical advice for claimants when bringing a claim pinqDR’s online platform. It should be read in conjunction with the pinqDR Rules. References to Articles are to Articles of the Rules. Capitalised terms shall have the meanings given to them in the Rules.

This Practice Note provides guidance to arbitrators conducting arbitrations on the pinqDR on line platform. The Note provides guidance on the key principles of the on-line platform, speed , proactivity, efficiency, timetable, appointments, communications with the parties, arbitrator’s duties of procedural fairness, arrangements for any hearings, counterclaims, decision making and awards as well as guidance on fees and costs.