Guides and Resources

Welcome to our guides and resources page. Here we have gathered together guides and materials to help you understand our processes. Regardless of your familiarity with these processes, our resources are designed to provide clarity and comfort as you navigate your way through them.

Sample Adjudication Claim
(editable Ms. Word copy)
Notice of Adjudication
(editable Ms. Word copy)
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.