Seen the development of international trade after the Second World War the rebirth of arbitration was indispensable. June 10, 1958 the treaty of New York was signed. All members of UNO adopted arbitration as private jurisdiction having the same strength of judgment that the state judges and accepted to execute arbitral awards pronounced in another signatory country.

In Anglo-Saxon countries arbitration developed itself more quickly than on European continent. They are not impregnated by the "Code Napoleon", who assigns to the state a large central power and almost divine role.

At Middle Ages arbitration was yet the most current jurisdiction. The disciplinary council of tradesmen formed the first intercity (international) private jurisdiction.

Western countries have in years 70, under influence of an open economy, been obliged to introduce arbitration in their national legislation.

Parties can now choose an independent jurisdiction that also answers needs and rules of our modern economic time.

Arbitration developed itself like a fast judicial alternative to solve civil and commercial disputes on national and international level. The application of a simple and uniform regulation (Standard Dispute Rules) makes arbitration accessible to all European citizens and their companies.

The Institute of Arbitration is a neutral and independent non governmental organization that doesn't depend from professional associations or one State.

Board: Mr.V.PONET, Master of law (Président), Mr.D.R.LE FEVERE, (Secretary general), Mr.J-F RICHARD, Lawyer, Mr.C.J.LE FEVERE (Secretary)