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An arbitration agreement or clause is a contract provision where parties agree to resolve disputes through arbitration instead of litigation. It outlines how arbitration will occur—such as the rules, venue, language, number of arbitrators, and governing law—providing a private, binding, and often faster alternative to court proceedings.

The purpose of an arbitration clause in a commercial contract is to ensure that any disputes arising from the contract are resolved through arbitration rather than court litigation. It offers a faster, more confidential, and potentially less costly way to settle conflicts, while providing parties with greater control over the process, such as choosing arbitrators and procedural rules.

A lawyer drafting arbitration clauses ensures the clause is clear, enforceable, and tailored to the parties’ needs. They define scope, jurisdiction, governing law, venue, arbitration rules, language, and number of arbitrators. The lawyer helps avoid ambiguity, ensures compliance with relevant laws, and protects clients from future disputes over procedural fairness or enforceability.

In commercial arbitration, a lawyer’s key responsibilities include advising clients on the suitability of arbitration, drafting and reviewing arbitration clauses, representing clients during arbitration proceedings, selecting arbitrators, preparing legal arguments and evidence, ensuring compliance with arbitration rules, and enforcing or challenging arbitration awards in court when necessary.