Dublin – a premier destination for International Arbitration

The Dublin International Arbitration Centre allows users easy access from Europe and North America with short flying times with numerous direct daily flights to Dublin (London 1 hour, Paris 90 minutes, New York 6 hours). The Centre has highly developed telecommunications, broadband and audio-visual facilities and excellent facilities for hearings ranging from ultra-modern to Georgian splendour at competitive rates. The centre also provides experienced legal stenographers and simultaneous translation services.

Those who choose Dublin as the venue for their arbitration can rely upon the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration which has been implemented in Irish law. Parties, their advisers and arbitrators have the assurance of a standard recognisable arbitration law and the High Court of Ireland located just minutes from the Centre in Dublin has a special Commercial List resourced to deal with significant arbitration related applications in an expedited manner. This list in the High Court has dedicated judges who are highly efficient and experienced in dealing with such applications.

The arbitration process also enjoys significant support from the Government of Ireland. The Centre, as well as offering expertise and facilities for arbitrations, is also available to parties who wish to avail of mediation and other forms of ADR.