An arbitration agreement is one of the most consequential clauses in any contract, because it locks in how a future dispute will be handled long before anyone knows what the dispute is about. We draft and negotiate arbitration clauses that fit your transaction, your counterparty, and the realistic risks in your relationship, so the mechanism works for you when it matters most.
Drafting Clauses That Hold Up
We tailor each arbitration clause to the deal in front of us rather than dropping in boilerplate. We define the scope of covered disputes, select the administering institution, set the seat and governing law, fix the number of arbitrators, and choose the language and any procedural customizations you need. We steer clear of pathological clauses that create ambiguity, stall proceedings, or hand your counterparty an opening to fight over jurisdiction.
Choosing Seat and Rules
The seat of arbitration determines which courts supervise the process and which procedural law applies, and the chosen rules shape everything from discovery to timelines. We walk you through the practical differences between institutions and seats so your selection reflects enforceability, neutrality, and cost, not just familiarity. For technology and IP deals, we pay particular attention to confidentiality, expedited procedures, and how well a forum handles technical evidence.
Negotiating With Your Counterparty
Arbitration terms are negotiable, and the leverage you have at signing rarely returns once a dispute erupts. We help you press for provisions that favor your position, whether that means a faster track, fee-shifting, carve-outs for injunctive relief, or limits on appeals. When the other side pushes back, we explain the trade-offs in plain terms so you can decide which points are worth holding and which you can concede without real exposure.