List Of Arbitrators In South Africa

Arbitration, a form of alternative dispute resolution, is a way to resolve disputes outside the judiciary courts. The dispute will be decided by one or more persons, which renders the ‘arbitration award’.

Find below are the list of Arbitrators In South Africa

Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) NPC

Address: 3rd Floor, Block B, Sandown House, Norwich Close, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2196
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4PM ⋅ Opens 9AM Wed
Phone: 011 884 9164

Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (Sandton)

Address: 1st Floor, Grindrod Tower, 8a Protea Pl, Sandown, Sandton, 2031
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 011 320 0600

How do I find an arbitrator?

Your best source is lawyers in your field who have used arbitration and know about specific arbitrators. There are also alternative dispute resolution directories put out by many bar associations.

How do I become a certified arbitrator in South Africa?

In order to qualify as a mediator or arbitrator you have to:

Undergo training.

Be assessed as being competent by someone qualified to do this, and.

Meet certain qualifying requirements, such as not having been convicted of a crime involving dishonesty.

How do you become a qualified arbitrator?

There are no legal requirements to becoming an arbitrator. However, where disputes involve issues of law, having a law degree is usually most advantageous. If the dispute involves issue of fact, then someone who is an expert in that particular sector may be the most suitable arbitrator.

How much do arbitrators charge?

Average legal fees range from USD 50 per hour (very low) to USD 600 per hour (high). Most law firms will charge far more than USD 50 per hour and legal fees are the primary cost of international arbitration. The average ICC arbitration requires between 1,000 and 5,000 hours of work, depending on its complexity.

Who can act as an arbitrator?

A person of any nationality may be an arbitrator, unless otherwise agreed by the parties. (2) Subject to sub-section (6), the parties are free to agree on a procedure for appointing the arbitrator or arbitrators.

What is arbitration in South Africa?

Arbitration is a procedure in which a dispute is submitted, by agreement of the parties, to one or more arbitrators who make a binding decision on the dispute. In choosing arbitration, the parties opt for a private dispute resolution procedure instead of going to court.