Arbitration

Arbitration is a type of private dispute resolution, in which the parties select an independent and impartial arbitrator to resolve their dispute. Crucially, they agree in advance that the arbitrator’s decision (called an ‘Award’) will be binding on them.

Arbitration has had a long and successful history in commercial and other civil cases. However, it is only since 2012 that it has been available for the resolution of financial and property disputes with a family background, under a scheme established by the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators (IFLA), a body formed by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), the Family Law Bar Association and Resolution (representing specialist family law barristers and solicitors respectively).

To find out more about arbitration, visit our overview page.