Arbitration
We connect parties to skilled arbitrators who deliver enforceable decisions, combining sector knowledge with practical experience.
Arbitration
Key Features
Binding decisions enforceable in court
Confidential and private proceedings
Expert arbitrators with sector-specific knowledge
Flexible scheduling and procedures
Cost-effective compared to traditional litigation
International arbitration experience
Modern arbitration facilities in Kampala
Support for both domestic and cross-border disputes
How it works
Initial Consultation
Contact us to discuss your dispute and determine if arbitration is the right solution. Our team will guide you through the process and answer any questions.
File Your Request
Submit your arbitration request along with relevant documents. We will review your case and help you prepare the necessary materials.
Arbitrator Selection
Choose from our panel of qualified arbitrators based on their expertise and experience relevant to your dispute type.
Hearing Process
Both parties present evidence and arguments in a structured hearing. The arbitrator ensures fair proceedings and may request additional information.
Award Delivery
Receive a written arbitral award that is legally binding and enforceable. The award includes detailed reasoning and can be executed through the courts if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ICAMEK Model Clause is not intended to fit all dispute situations nor does it necessarily cover the particular circumstances of your agreement or dispute. You and your legal advisers must carefully consider how appropriate the sample wordings are for your agreement and if necessary, amend the sample wordings to suit your particular circumstances. This is provided for general guidance only.
Model Arbitration Clause
"Any dispute, controversy, difference or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, including any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or termination shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation in Kampala in accordance with International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation in Kampala Arbitration Rules in force at the time of commencement of the arbitration"
Model Submission Agreement
If the contract does not contain an existing agreement between the parties to arbitrate or if they mutually agree to modify a previous agreement in order to provide for arbitration the parties may adopt the following model submission agreement.
"The Parties hereby agree to refer any dispute, controversy, difference or claim arising out of or relating to the contract dated __________ as well as any non-contractual claims, to be finally resolved by arbitration. Such arbitration shall be administered by ICAMEK in accordance with the ICAMEK Arbitration Rules in force at the time of the commencement of the arbitration".
Note — Parties should consider adding:
- The number of arbitrators shall be... (one or three);
- The seat or legal place of arbitration shall be... (town and country);
- The language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be...
Optional Fast Track Procedure Inclusion
Where the Parties agree to the expedited conduct of the arbitration, the Parties may consider incorporating the following clause in the Model Arbitration Clause or the model submission agreement;
"The parties agree to have the arbitration conducted in accordance with the Fast Track Procedure of the International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation in Kampala Rules"
Mediation and Arbitration Clause
"In the event of a dispute, controversy of claim arising out of in connection to this contract, the parties shall first seek settlement of that dispute by mediation under the ICAMEK (Mediation) Rules. If the dispute has not been settled pursuant to the said rules within 30 days following the filing of the request for mediation or within such other period as the parties may agree in writing, such dispute shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation in Kampala Rules (ICAMEK) Arbitration Rules"