IAMC Model Clause for Med-Arb

In the event of any dispute arising out of or in connection with the present contract, the parties shall first refer the dispute to conciliation (also referred to as Mediation) under the IAMC Mediation Rules. Such reference shall be by way of a notice in writing, which shall also be deemed to be a notice for the purpose of commencement of arbitration. If the dispute is not settled pursuant to the said Rules within 45 days following the filing of a Request for Mediation or within such further period as the parties may agree in writing, such dispute shall thereafter be referred to arbitration and finally resolved under the IAMC Arbitration Rules. For the avoidance of doubt, it is clarified that:

a)    all disputes that fall within the scope of arbitration agreement may be resolved in such arbitration; and

b)    even during the pendency of conciliation, parties may seek interim relief or Emergency Measures under the Emergency Arbitrator Provisions in the IAMC Arbitration Rules.