FAQ

Where to look for regulations on arbitration?: The main source of Polish law governing arbitration is the Civil Procedure Code. Part V of the Code, devoted to arbitration, was introduced in 2005 by a major amendment and is based on the Model Law developed by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).

The Code regulates all the issues relating to arbitration in a comprehensive manner. The provisions of the Code apply to both domestic and foreign arbitration, as no distinction whatsoever is made between them. The Code also provides for procedures relating to enforcement of domestic arbitration awards (i.e., those rendered in Poland) as well as recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration awards.

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