Optional Review

There is generally no appeal from an Arbitral award except for fraud, lack of due process in the proceeding, or if local law at the situs of any of the parties provides otherwise. This has caused considerable criticism of the process. For this reason GlobalMedArb (GMA) is one of the very few arbitral providers that offers an optional means of  review, through the addition of certain language in the Arbitration clause of the agreement.

The review proceeding is conducted by means of split-screen video-conferencing utilizing computers. Arguments are presented before a panel of five individuals, selected by crossing out names from a fifteen-member board consisting of international legal experts. The parties have a limited time to submit requests for review, file briefs, and present oral arguments, followed by an equally short period for the panel to submit either a one word ruling upholding the Arbitral award or a reasoned opinion reversing the Arbitrator(s). In the latter event, unless the agreement provides otherwise, the parties are free to proceed as desired.

By offering the Optional Review, GMA addresses concerns associated with fairness of the arbitration. The Review Panel ensures the best possible degree of fairness and acceptance of the final outcome.

Flowchart of the Expedited Review Process 23 KB
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