Arbitration Guides and Resources

Welcome to our arbitration guides and resources page. Here we have gathered together guides and materials to help you understand the process of arbitration. Regardless of your familiarity with arbitration, our resources are designed to provide clarity and comfort as you navigate through this process

Notice of Arbitration
Including Guidance Notes
Arbitration Agreement
In the form found at Appendix 2 to the BDT Arbitration Rules
IBA Guidelines
The IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration
IBA Rules
The IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration
Guidelines for Expert Evidence
As provided for in Appendix 4 to the BDT Arbitration Rules
Code of Conduct for Expert Witnesses
Confidentiality Agreement for Non-Parties (Arbitration)
Confidentiality Agreement for Non-Parties in the form found at Appendix 3 to the BDT Arbitration Rules
Agreement to Act as Arbitral Secretary
In the form found at Appendix 6 to the BDT Arbitration Rules
Arbitration Judgments
Arbitration Act 1996
Arbitration in New Zealand is governed by the Arbitration Act 1996 and the Arbitration Amendment Act 2007.
Supplemental Agreement to Appeal to AMINZ Arbitration Appeal Tribunal from Award Made Under BDT Rules
In the form found at Appendix 7 to the BDT Arbitration Rules
Arbitration Act Proposed Amendments
A brief summary of the amendments proposed by the Bill introduced to Parliament on 9 March 2017