Binding Arbitration Agreement Template for Ireland

1. Emergency Relief: Procedures for seeking emergency interim relief, used when parties anticipate potential urgent matters

2. Multi-Party Provisions: Special provisions for arbitrations involving multiple parties, included when more than two parties are involved

3. Appeal Process: Optional provisions for limited appeal rights, included when parties want to preserve some appeal options

4. Med-Arb Clause: Provision for attempted mediation before arbitration, used when parties prefer a stepped dispute resolution approach

5. Technology and Virtual Hearings: Specific provisions for conducting virtual hearings and using technology, important for international arbitrations

6. Consumer Protection Compliance: Special provisions ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws, mandatory when one party is a consumer

7. Severability: Provisions addressing the survival of the agreement if parts are found invalid, recommended for complex agreements

1. Schedule 1: Arbitration Rules: Detailed arbitration rules if custom rules are being used

2. Schedule 2: Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of arbitration fees and costs

3. Schedule 3: Arbitrator Qualifications: Specific requirements and qualifications for arbitrators

4. Appendix A: Notice Requirements: Forms and procedures for giving notices under the agreement

5. Appendix B: Conflict Resolution Flowchart: Visual representation of the dispute resolution process

6. Appendix C: Model Forms: Standard forms for initiating arbitration and appointing arbitrators