CPR Notice of Arbitration

Summary

This template is a notice of arbitration that can be used in disputes under the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR)'s Administered Arbitration Rules or the CPR Non-Administered Arbitration Rules (together, the CPR Rules). Although the content of the notice of arbitration should be the same under both the Administered and Non-Administered Rules, there are filing differences discussed herein. This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and alternate clauses. As arbitration is contractual in nature, this notice of arbitration is styled to allege breach of contract, which is most common basis for bringing arbitration. If you are asserting different claims (e.g., seeking a declaration that the contract is void), make the appropriate adjustments. The notice of arbitration is the first document that you file with the CPR. As such, it should be well-organized and readable. The CPR Rules do not dictate specific pleading requirements like those in federal litigation. Nonetheless, most practitioners provide a more detailed statement of the dispute than required. A more robust request for arbitration will signal to your opponent and the tribunal that you are serious about the strength of your claim and will enable the CPR to better understand the dispute and choose the right arbitrator(s). You must deliver the notice of arbitration to the respondent(s). 2019 CPR Administered Arbitration Rules Rule 3.1, 3.3; 2018 CPR Non-Administered Arbitration Rules 3.1. Deliver it to the: • Address specified in writing by the respondent(s) –or– • Last known business or residence address of the respondent 2019 CPR Administered Arbitration Rules Rule 2.1; 2018 CPR Non-Administered Arbitration Rules 2.1. You may give notice via registered mail, courier, telex, fax, email, or any other means of communication that provides a record. 2019 CPR Administered Arbitration Rules Rule 2.1; 2018 CPR Non-Administered Arbitration Rules 2.1. You must file the notice with the CPR at the same time you deliver it to the respondent as follows: Administered arbitration. You can email your notice of arbitration to the following address: CPRNeutrals@cpradr.org If you want to send via encrypted email use the following email address: herickson@cpradr.org Note that beginning March 16, 2020, CPR is only accepting electronic filings. If you wish to file through the CPR's secure email platform but are not registered, email CPR for a link to register. Pay the filing fee and administrative fee listed in the Pricing and Fees schedule. 2019 CPR Administered Arbitration Rules Rule 3.1, 3.3. Payments can only be made via credit card or wire transfer. You must specify in your cover email how you would like to pay. Non-administered arbitration. You need not send the notice to the CPR if the CPR is not administering your dispute. If your arbitration clause calls for use of the CPR Non-Administered Arbitration Rules and you need assistance to select an arbitrator or a tribunal, send the following to the CPR at the above email address: • Notice of arbitration • Request for assistance • Statement of defense • $1,000 non-refundable deposit Include contact information for all parties, including email addresses. Arbitration agreement silent on administration. If your agreement to arbitrate provides for CPR Arbitration but does not speak to the question of administration, note that the CPR Administered Rules apply to any arbitration agreement dated July 1, 2013 or later. The Non-Administered Rules apply to arbitration agreements dated December 1, 2013 or later, unless the parties agree otherwise. If the arbitration clause provides for CPR Non-Administered Arbitration but the parties prefer an administered arbitration process, they may enter a submission agreement for administered arbitration. CPR provides samples CPR Administered Arbitration Model Clauses. For related CPR templates, see CPR Administered Arbitration Notice of Defense with Counterclaims (U.S.) and CPR Administered Arbitration Notice of Defense with Counterclaims (International).