Asian European Arbitration Centre

Asian European Arbitration Centre (ASEAC)

formerly known as Chinese European Arbitration Centre (CEAC)

  • First tailor-made arbitration centre for disputes between Asia and Europe
  • Independent, non-governmental, non-profit arbitration institution
  • Grants Asian, European and worldwide legal practitioners equal influence (through its shareholder, appointing authority and supervisory board)
  • Provides a non-binding list of experienced arbitrators with a special focus on Asia
  • By including the ASEAC Arbitration Clause in a contract, the Parties agree on the ASEAC Rules

ASEAC Rules

  • are based on the neutral Arbitration Rules by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).
  • are tailored to the Asian market, ensuring the enforceability of arbitral awards in Europe and Asia
  • enable the parties to agree on a neutral set of rules as applicable law, such as the UNIDROIT Principles.

Arbitrators

Arbitrators appointed by ASEAC have proven experience in arbitration and Asia related business.

Arbitration Clause

The ASEAC model clause has a broad scope and submits any dispute arising out of or relating to the contract to ASEAC arbitration.

Choice of Law Clause

The ASEAC Choice of Law Clause offers the possibility to clarify the applicable substantial law to a dispute.

Shareholder ASEAA

The Asian European Arbitration Centre (ASEAC) is held by its sole shareholder, the Asian European Arbitration Association e.V. (ASEAA).

ASEAA does not interfere with the arbitration procedures. The purpose of the association is the promotion of arbitration and other out-of-court dispute resolution methods in European-Asian legal relations and in worldwide legal relations with Asia.

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