Arbitration World – 5th Edition

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 What are the advantages and disadvantages relevant to arbitrating or bringing arbitration-related proceedings in your jurisdiction?

The choice of Malta as a seat of arbitration has become increasingly more popular, mainly due to the following reasons:

• Malta's arbitration law is closely modeled on the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Arbitration 1985 (with amendments as adopted in 2006) (UNCITRAL Model Law). As such, it is familiar to experienced arbitration practitioners and corporate counsel alike.
• An arbitral award, once registered with the Malta Arbitration Centre (MAC), constitutes an executive title and can be executed very effi ciently.