Business disputes can arise in both national and international transactions. The Arbitration Court at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGH) provides businesses with a modern alternative to traditional court proceedings through structured, confidential and flexible arbitration.
Through this service, companies can resolve commercial disputes with the support of experienced and independent arbitrators, while benefiting from digital procedures and international enforceability.
Why Arbitration?
Confidentiality
Proceedings are handled confidentially, helping protect sensitive business information, trade secrets and commercial relationships.
Flexibility
Parties can determine key aspects of the proceedings, including the applicable law, arbitrator, location and language.
Expertise
Arbitrators can be selected based on relevant legal knowledge and sector-specific experience.
Digital Proceedings
Applications, document exchange and case administration can be managed digitally through the SGH Procedure Management Platform.
Efficient Resolution
Standard proceedings aim for a decision within 12 months, with fast-track proceedings targeting a duration of up to 6 months.
International Enforceability
Arbitral awards can be enforced internationally in accordance with applicable international frameworks.
Mediation
Parties may also seek an amicable settlement through mediation at any stage of the process.
How We Can Support You
AHK Sri Lanka can serve as a point of contact for businesses seeking information and guidance on arbitration and alternative dispute resolution within the German Chamber network.
Companies can also consider incorporating an SGH arbitration or mediation-and-arbitration clause into their B2B contracts to establish a clear dispute-resolution mechanism before a conflict arises.
Learn more about the SGH Arbitration Court and its procedures:
www.schiedsgerichtshof.de
Contact AHK Sri Lanka to learn more about the available support and procedures.
