How To Commence An ICDR Arbitration: From Filing To Tribunal Appointment

It is not difficult to commence an International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) arbitration. The ICDR, the international division of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), is a leading institution for administering cross-border arbitrations, particularly in the United States and across the Americas. Renowned for its neutrality, procedural efficiency, and global enforceability, ICDR arbitration is governed by a robust set of rules designed to accommodate the complexities of international commerce.

Before initiating arbitration proceedings under the ICDR Arbitration Rules, there are two preliminary steps. First, the parties must have concluded a valid arbitration agreement.¹ Most often, this agreement appears in a pre-existing contract as an arbitration clause. Second, the ICDR Arbitration Rules only apply when parties agree to arbitrate international disputes under these rules or designate the ICDR or AAA to administer the proceedings without