Arbitration

Arbitration is a process in which the parties agree to place the determination of their dispute in the hands of a professional arbitrator instead of the court. The arbitrator’s award is binding and can be confirmed by a court like any judgment.

What is arbitration?

Unlike mediation, in arbitration the arbitrator decides the dispute and issues an award. The parties shape the rules of the process — the scope of evidence, the timetable and the language — making it far faster and more efficient than ordinary litigation.

When is arbitration appropriate?

• When the parties want a binding decision, but quickly.
• When specific subject-matter expertise is required.
• When confidentiality matters — arbitration is not public.
• When the contract between the parties contains an arbitration clause.

Advantages of arbitration

• Speed and certainty compared with lengthy litigation.
• Expertise — choosing an arbitrator versed in the field.
• Confidentiality of both the process and the award.
• Finality — the award brings the dispute to a close.

How I am appointed

I can be appointed as arbitrator under an arbitration clause in a contract, by agreement of the parties after a dispute has arisen, or on the recommendation of a court. Proceedings are conducted in Hebrew and English.