Fees & Pricing
Transparent. Proportionate.
No surprises.
UNIONE™ fees are structured, predictable and proportionate to the value of the dispute. Clear from day one. No hidden costs. Ever.
Published fee schedule
Fixed registration fees
Tiered admin fees
No percentage-of-award billing
Transparent pricing. No surprises. Ever.
USD
Transparent fees
Procedure Types
Three procedure tiers. One system.
Choose the procedure that fits your dispute. All three include the full UNIONE™ framework - prevention, arbitration and ERR.
Standard
Standard Procedure
120–180 days · Up to USD 100M+
Registration fee
USD 2,500 flat
Full 4-stage UNIONE™ framework
Sole arbitrator or 3-member tribunal
Physical, virtual or hybrid hearings
Enforcement Readiness Review (ERR)
Enforceability Certificate included
Post-award enforcement support
Most Used
Expedited
Expedited Procedure
90–120 days · Recommended up to USD 10M
Registration fee
USD 1,800 flat
Sole arbitrator - appointed within 10 days
Documents-only proceedings (no hearing)
Award within 90–120 days
Enforcement Readiness Review (ERR)
Enforceability Certificate included
AI-assisted case management
Simplified
Simplified Procedure
60–90 days · Up to USD 1M
Registration fee
USD 950 flat
Sole arbitrator - appointed within 7 days
Reduced formalities by agreement
Award within 60–90 days
ERR - optional by agreement
Cost-efficient for smaller disputes
Administrative Fee Schedule - by Claim Value
Claim Value (USD)
Registration
Admin Fee
ERR Fee
Total Inst. Fee
Up to 100,0009501,2005002,650
100,001 – 500,0001,2002,8007504,750
500,001 – 1,000,0001,5004,5001,0007,000
1,000,001 – 5,000,0002,0008,5001,50012,000
5,000,001 – 10,000,0002,50014,0002,00018,500
10,000,001 – 50,000,0003,50024,0003,50031,000
50,000,001 – 100,000,0005,00038,0005,00048,000
Above 100,000,0007,500By agreement8,500On application
* Arbitrator fees are separate and set in accordance with Article 53 of the UNIONE™ Rules v3.0. Fees above are institutional fees only and are exclusive of applicable taxes. All fees payable in USD unless otherwise agreed.
Fee Estimator
Estimate your total cost in seconds.
An indicative estimate of UNIONE™ institutional fees based on your dispute parameters. Arbitrator fees are separate.
UNIONE™ Fee Estimator
Indicative only
Registration + Admin
USD 16,500
ERR Fee
USD 2,000
Total Institutional Fee
USD 18,500
This estimate covers UNIONE™ institutional fees only. Arbitrator fees (set per Article 53) are additional and depend on tribunal composition, hourly rates and hearing duration. Legal counsel fees are not included.
What's Included
Everything in the institutional fee - no extras.
UNIONE™ institutional fees cover the complete administration of proceedings - from registration to Enforceability Certificate. Nothing is charged separately.
Case Registration & Management
Full case registration, Registrar assignment, party notification and digital case portal access.
IncludedTribunal Appointment
Arbitrator selection, vetting, confirmation and replacement if necessary - within 15 days.
IncludedProcedural Oversight
Procedural timetable monitoring, deadline management and default prevention mechanisms.
IncludedDigital Case Platform
Secure digital filing, document management, encrypted communications and virtual hearing facilities.
IncludedEnforcement Readiness Review (ERR)
Pre-award review of procedural compliance, award structure and jurisdictional enforcement risks.
Only UNIONE™Enforceability Certificate
Post-ERR advisory instrument mapping enforcement prospects across relevant jurisdictions.
Only UNIONE™Post-Award Support
Guidance on enforcement strategy, local counsel coordination and DIFC/NY Convention advisory support.
IncludedAI Case Tools
Access to UNIONE™ AI document review, timeline management and proceeding intelligence tools.
IncludedFrequently Asked
Fee questions - answered.
How are arbitrator fees determined?▾
Arbitrator fees are set in accordance with Article 53 of the UNIONE™ International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Rules v3.0. UNIONE™ may adopt fixed or tiered fee models depending on the nature and value of the dispute. Fees are disclosed to parties in advance of Tribunal constitution and are subject to UNIONE™ approval. The precise fee structure is communicated upon case registration.
Is the ERR fee included in the institutional fee?▾
Yes. The Enforcement Readiness Review (ERR) fee is included within the UNIONE™ institutional fee schedule. There is no additional charge for the ERR or for the issuance of the Enforceability Certificate. Both are included as part of the standard UNIONE™ process under Articles 42 and 43 of the Rules.
What happens if the claim value changes during proceedings?▾
Where the claim value increases significantly during proceedings - for example, due to counterclaims or additional claims - UNIONE™ may request an additional administrative deposit proportionate to the revised claim value. Any such request will be communicated to the parties in advance.
Are fees refundable if the case settles?▾
Registration fees are non-refundable. Administrative fees paid as advances on costs may be partially refunded if proceedings are terminated before the Tribunal is constituted, subject to any costs already incurred by UNIONE™. UNIONE™ will provide a cost accounting upon termination.
Can fees be split between the parties?▾
Yes. UNIONE™ requires advances on costs from both parties by default. Where one party fails to make required payments, the other party may make such payment and seek recovery in the Award. The allocation of costs as between parties is ultimately determined by the Tribunal in the Award.
How do UNIONE™ fees compare to ICC, LCIA or SIAC?▾
UNIONE™ fees are designed to be competitive with and in many cases below equivalent fees at the ICC, LCIA and SIAC - particularly for mid-value disputes in the USD 1M–10M range where those institutions' tiered models can generate significant administrative costs. A formal comparison is available on request from the UNIONE™ Registrar.
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