Model Clause 5 - Three-Member Tribunal

Three-Member Tribunal Clause

Mandates a three-member tribunal regardless of dispute value. For high-value or politically sensitive transactions where sole arbitrator risk is unacceptable.

Complex disputes · High-value

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The Clause Text

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UNIONE™ Official Model Clause 5

Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be finally resolved by arbitration administered by UNIONE™ in accordance with the UNIONE™ International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Rules. The arbitral tribunal shall consist of three arbitrators. Each party shall nominate one arbitrator within 15 days of the Request for Arbitration. The presiding arbitrator shall be appointed by UNIONE™. The seat of arbitration shall be [INSERT SEAT]. The language shall be [INSERT LANGUAGE].

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Best used for

High-value transactions, sovereign and quasi-sovereign counterparties, politically sensitive commercial arrangements, and any dispute where the parties need the legitimacy and balance of a three-member tribunal to ensure acceptance of the outcome.

Drafting Notes & Guidance

The three-member tribunal requirement applies regardless of claim value - even if the dispute turns out to be relatively small, the parties have committed to three arbitrators. This increases cost and slightly extends timeline. It is appropriate where the nature of the dispute (politically sensitive, involving government entities, or where one party may seek to challenge the award) makes the legitimacy of a three-member tribunal commercially necessary.

What This Clause Activates

UNIONE™ Rules v3.0 - all 61 articles governing procedure, evidence, and award
Procedure - Standard Procedure with mandatory three-member tribunal
Tribunal - Three-member tribunal - each party nominates one; presiding arbitrator appointed by UNIONE™
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

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