Arbitration

As an old merchant city, Hamburg has a long and rich history of international trade and arbitration. It is home to almost a dozen arbitral institutions of general and specialised jurisdiction.

Courts of arbitration are a discreet, fast and cost-favourable alternative to the public court system. The entire proceedings are supported in organisational terms by the business office of our Chamber of Commerce.

For nearly a century, businessmen have been resolving their disputes with the aid of Hamburg Friendly Arbitration, waiving recourse to the ordinary courts of law.

The Court of Arbitration of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce shall have jurisdiction if the parties have agreed to this. In drawing up contracts the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce recommends parties to include the following arbitration clause.

General information about the Court of Arbitration of the German Coffee Association at Hamburg Chamber of Commerce.

Please find attached a checklist on how to apply for arbitration. Of course you are free to start arbitration by directly submitting your claim.