7th Edition Rules

The Association of Arbitrators will be implementing a new set of Rules in 2013. These new Standard Procedure Rules are closely based on the latest UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (2010) with suitable amendments having been made to facilitate the application of the Rules in the context of arbitration legislation in Southern Africa.The 7th Edition Rules shall apply to the conduct of arbitrations with effect from January 2013 unless the parties agree to adopt alternative Rules or to adopt the Restricted Representation Arbitration Rules (formerly the Summary Procedure Rules).