Arbitral Awards Under ISTAC Arbitration

Arbitration is a well-established and widely used method of resolution of disputes outside the state courts. There are various arbitration centers around the world. The Istanbul Arbitration Centre ISTAC is an independent, neutral and impartial institution providing efficient dispute resolution services for both international and domestic parties. The arbitral awards rendered under ISTAC Arbitration Rules are subject to enforcement by officers just as court decisions. ISTAC arbitration proceeding is carried out by The Sole Arbitrator or Arbitral Tribunal which consist of President and other arbitrators. The Sole Arbitrator or Arbitral Tribunal shall render the award on the merits of the dispute, within 6 months from the date upon which the completion of the signatures on the terms of reference. When the dispute is resolved by an Arbitral Tribunal, it shall decide by majority. In the absence of majority, the award shall be made by the President of the Arbitral Tribunal. The arbitral award contains information of parties and arbitrators, the reasoning of the award, the decision, the decision concerning the costs of the arbitration. The awards are signed by Sole Arbitrator or Arbitral Tribunal. The Sole Arbitrator or Arbitral Tribunal may correct ex officio any computational and typographical errors in the award within 30 days of the date on which the award was rendered. The arbitration proceedings are terminated by the issuance of the award or by the occurrence of any circumstances which are stipulated under ISTAC Arbitration Rules Article 3.