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DIAC Arbitration Rules 2007

As of May, 7th 2007, the new DIAC arbitration rules have come into effect; therefore, all new applications for arbitration submitted to the Centre after the aforementioned date shall be governed by these rules.

Subject	Article
Contents
Introductory Provisions
Definitions	1
Scope	2
Written Notifications or Communications; Time Limits	3
Commencing the Arbitration
Request for Arbitration	4
Answer to the Request; Counterclaims	5
Separability of Arbitration Agreement and Jurisdiction to Determine Existence and Validity of Arbitration Agreement	6
Representation	7
The Tribunal
Number of Arbitrators	8
Appointment of the Tribunal	9
Nationality of Arbitrators	10
Multiple Parties	11
Expedited Formation	12
Revocation of Arbitrator's Appointment	13
Replacement of Arbitrators	14
Power of Majority to Continue Proceedings	15
Functions of the Centre	16
The Proceedings
General Provisions	17
Transmission of the File to the Tribunal	18
Modification of Time Limits	19
Place of Arbitration	20
Language	21
Preliminary Meeting	22
Statement of Claim	23
Statement of Defence	24
Further Written Statements	25
(26) New Claims and Amendments to the Statements of Claim or Defence	26
Burden of Proof and Evidence	27
Hearings	28
Witnesses	29
Experts Appointed by the Tribunal	30
Interim and Conservatory Measures of Protection	31
Default	32
Rules of Law applicable to the Merits	33
Closure of Proceedings	34
Waiver	35
Awards
Time Limit for the Award	36
The Award	37
Interpretation, Correction and Additional Award	38
Miscellaneous
Settlement or Other Grounds for Termination	39
Exclusion of Liability	40
Confidentiality	41
Amending the Appendix - Cost of Arbitration	42
General Rule	43
Costs of Arbitration

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