What role and powers does the state court play in arbitration? Arbitration Q&A guide by Hesham Elrafei FCIArb.

 What role and powers does the state court play in arbitration?



The state court plays an important role in supporting effective arbitral procedures.

Key powers include: 


Stay of arbitration proceedings: stay (ie stop) legal proceedings before the court in favor of the arbitration

Assist an arbitration process: assist in taking evidence, supervises the arbitration process, act as a disciplinary body, assist the arbitrator and the parties with procedural matters like interim measures,

Help with the establishment of the arbitral tribunal: appoint, remove or replace an arbitrator:

Enforce an award: set aside an award, or enforce an award when a party is not willing to perform without compulsion.

Hear challenges against the award: set aside awards

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