Model Clause 4 - Expedited

Expedited Sole Arbitrator Clause

Sole arbitrator, 90–120 day award timeline. For disputes up to USD 10M where speed and cost certainty are the priorities over procedural comprehensiveness.

Under USD 10M · Speed priority

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The Clause Text

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UNIONE™ Official Model Clause 4

Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be finally resolved by arbitration administered by UNIONE™ under the UNIONE™ Expedited Procedure in accordance with the UNIONE™ International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Rules. The arbitral tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator. The seat of arbitration shall be [INSERT SEAT]. The language shall be [INSERT LANGUAGE]. The arbitral proceedings shall be conducted primarily on a documents-only basis in accordance with Article 32 of the Rules.

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Best used for

Commercial disputes up to USD 10M where a fast binding outcome is essential - trade disputes, payment claims, distribution agreement disputes, technology licensing disputes, and any matter where the relationship is less important than the outcome speed.

Drafting Notes & Guidance

This clause commits both parties to the Expedited Procedure - meaning documents-only proceedings and sole arbitrator, regardless of claim value. If the dispute ultimately exceeds USD 10M, the Expedited Procedure remains applicable (both parties agreed to it in the clause) unless they agree otherwise at the time of filing. If you want the Expedited Procedure as a default but with the ability to opt for Standard if the claim exceeds a threshold, use the Standard clause with a side letter.

What This Clause Activates

UNIONE™ Rules v3.0 - all 61 articles governing procedure, evidence, and award
Procedure - Expedited Procedure (Art. 32) - documents-only default, 90–120 days
Tribunal - Sole arbitrator only - appointed within 10 days
Enforcement Readiness Review (ERR) - Mandatory - all awards
New York Convention alignment - every UNIONE™ award is structured for recognition across 170+ signatory jurisdictions
AI Evidence Protocol - Article 28 governs AI-generated or AI-assisted evidence in all UNIONE™ proceedings

📋 Before Using This Clause

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