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The Private Arbitration Court is a collaboration between Hunt ADR and The Barrister Group, offering fixed-fee arbitration with fast decisions, experienced arbitrators, and full confidentiality.
Want to know how it works, what it costs, or who to appoint? Meet Pax, our intelligent assistant, available 24/7 to guide you through the process.
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Resolve Disputes Smarter with the Private Arbitration Court and Pax
The Private Arbitration Court ensures swift, enforceable outcomes that empower businesses to resolve disputes confidentially and cost-effectively, protecting reputation, safeguarding intellectual property, and avoiding the delays of traditional courts and protracted arbitration.
To register an arbitration, Ask Pax for help or email your completed Private Arbitration Court Model Notice 2025 First Edition to adr@huntadr.com.
The Private Arbitration Court isn’t just an arbitration service, it’s a smarter, faster model for resolving disputes. Our 2025 Rules are built to eliminate cost uncertainty, reduce complexity, and give parties confidence from the outset.
Innovation-Driven Arbitration
Download the PAC Rules 2025 First Edition (or Ask Pax to help)
Includes our Model Arbitration Notice
What Makes Our Approach Different?
Fixed, Capped Fees and Clear Cost Recovery Limits
From just £1,200 per party (documents-only) or £6,000 (with hearing). Only the arbitration fees are recoverable. No hidden extras. No aggressive cost escalation.
Streamlined Submissions with 90-Day Resolution
All statements, documents, and evidence are limited to 2,500 words per submission – focused, fast, and fair. Your Award is issued within 90 days of final submissions. No dragging timelines. No procedural bloat.
AI-Powered Support with Pax
Ask Pax, our intelligent assistant, anything about the process, fees, arbitrator selection or submission prep – 24/7.
Want to enhance your skills?
If you’re interested in enhancing your dispute resolution skills, check out our Accredited Mediator Training Programme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Private Arbitration Court?
The Private Arbitration Court is a collaboration between Hunt ADR and The Barrister Group, offering private and confidential dispute resolution through arbitration. It provides a cost-effective, efficient process with fixed fees, ensuring a swift resolution, typically within 90 days of submission of all documents or of a hearing.
Is there a model arbitration clause for the private arbitration court?
The Rules of The Private Arbitration Court govern the arbitration process, providing a clear and effective framework for resolving disputes. These rules can be incorporated into contracts through tailored arbitration clauses, agreed upon by the parties in advance, or adopted at the suggestion of the arbitrator. The Private Arbitration Court ensures that its rules remain up-to-date and aligned with best practices in arbitration.
By including The Private Arbitration Court’s model arbitration clause in commercial contracts, parties gain confidence in a streamlined, transparent process for resolving disputes. This approach guarantees a clear pathway to arbitration, ensuring efficiency and professionalism.
Confidence in the process is underpinned by the high standards of The Private Arbitration Court’s arbitrators, who adhere to strict professional and ethical guidelines, ensuring impartiality, integrity, and excellence in every case.
Model Clause:
Any dispute or difference arising out of or in connection with this contract shall be determined by the appointment of a single arbitrator in accordance with the Rules of The Private Arbitration Court. If the parties cannot agree on the appointment of an arbitrator within fourteen days of one party giving written notice to the other to do so, the arbitrator shall be appointed by the Arbitration Manager of The Private Arbitration Court.
The Private Arbitration Court Arbitration Rules 2025 Edition
Download the Private Arbitration Court Rules 2025 First Edition
The download includes the Model Arbitration Notice and Payment Form / QR Codes.
How much does it cost to use The Private Arbitration Court?
Where our Rules are used, fees are fixed from £1,200 per party for documents-only arbitration or £6,000 per party if a hearing is required. This includes administrative costs and the arbitrator’s fees, with limited recoverable costs to ensure cost predictability.
Where you elect to Register a Claim but not use our Rules, the fees will need to be agreed by us and the Arbitrator.
Fees quoted are inclusive of VAT.
What types of disputes can be resolved through The Private Arbitration Court?
The service is suitable for most civil disputes that require a final, legally binding decision. It is ideal for business, commercial, and intellectual property matters where confidentiality are enforceability are crucial.
How long does the arbitration process take?
The process typically takes less than 90 days from the receipt of all necessary documents or the conclusion of a hearing. This timeline offers a faster alternative to traditional court proceedings.
Can I recover my legal costs in an arbitration?
Where our Rules are used, only the fixed arbitration fees can be recovered.
Legal costs, such as fees for representation, are not included in the recoverable amounts unless otherwise agreed by both parties.
Who appoints the arbitrator, and how are they selected?
If both parties agree on a specific arbitrator, that arbitrator will be appointed. If the parties cannot agree or prefer to leave the selection process to the Arbitration Manager, they will appoint an arbitrator from their panel within 10 days of receiving the Arbitration Notice. The selected arbitrator will then manage the case according to the rules.
If one party wants a hearing and the other doesn’t, who decides what will happen next?
It is up to the arbitrator to decide whether a hearing will take place. Both parties must pay the additional fee for the hearing if it is granted.
Is it possible to appeal the arbitrator’s decision?
The decision, known as the Award, is final and binding. There is no appeal process within the arbitration rules, but parties may explore legal options outside of arbitration, such as an appeal to a court, under limited circumstances.
Can arbitration proceedings be kept confidential?
Yes, all arbitration proceedings are confidential, protecting sensitive information and reputational interests of the parties involved. The proceedings and the Award cannot be disclosed unless needed for enforcement.
What happens if the dispute is settled before the Award is issued?
If the dispute is settled after arbitration has begun, the parties must inform both the Arbitration Manager and the arbitrator. However, any payments made up to that point, including arbitrator fees, will not be refunded.
How do I become an arbitrator for the private arbitration court?
If you are a qualified experienced arbitrator and would like to apply to join the Private Arbitration Court Panel of Arbitrators, please email adr@huntadr.com to express interest.