Lawyer in Prague — International Commercial Arbitration
Arbitration is an alternative to court litigation for disputes between business partners from different countries, including matters connected to Prague — an independent arbitrator or tribunal decides based on the parties' agreement, usually an arbitration clause in the contract.
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- Does an arbitration clause have to be in writing?
- Yes, a valid arbitration agreement must be in writing — an oral arrangement to arbitrate is generally not sufficient.
- Can we still agree to arbitration after a dispute connected to Prague has already arisen?
- Yes, parties can agree to arbitration afterwards even if the original contract had no arbitration clause.
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Legal Context
Arbitration can be institutional (e.g. under ICC or VIAC rules, or the Arbitration Court attached to the Czech Chamber of Commerce and Agrarian Chamber) or ad hoc, typically under UNCITRAL rules — mediation can serve as an alternative before arbitration itself begins. Proceedings typically move through several stages: identifying a valid arbitration clause or agreement, appointing the arbitrator or tribunal, written submissions, an oral hearing (unless the parties choose otherwise), and a final award. For a dispute connected to Prague, what matters most is whether the contract contains a valid arbitration clause, and if not, whether the parties can agree to arbitration afterwards. Costs vary significantly depending on the institution chosen and the value of the dispute.
When to Contact a Lawyer
We recommend a consultation both preventively, when negotiating a contract connected to Prague, and once a dispute arises — as well as when it becomes necessary to enforce an award that has already been issued.
Documents to Prepare
- The contract, including any arbitration clause
- Evidence supporting the claim
- A separate arbitration agreement, if the contract has no clause