Model Clauses for Mediation

Model Clauses for Mediation

Where the parties wish to submit a dispute to mediation or other alternative dispute resolution methods in accordance with the Vienna Mediation Rules, they may conclude a mediation clause in one of the following forms:

• Model Clause 1: Optional Mediation
  
  
• Model Clause 2: Obligation to Refer Disputes to Mediation followed by Arbitration
  
  
• Model Clause 3: Obligation to Refer a Present Dispute to Mediation
  
  
• Model Clause 4: Arb-Med-Arb proceedings

Model Clauses for Investment Mediation

Parties may agree to submit to mediation or other alternative dispute resolution methods in accordance with the Vienna Investment Mediation Rules any dispute, including under a contract, treaty, statute or other instrument and involving a State, State-controlled entity or intergovernmental organization.

Where the parties to a contract wish to submit a dispute to mediation or other alternative dispute resolution methods in accordance with the Vienna Investment Mediation Rules, they may insert in the contract a mediation clause in one of the following forms:

• Model Clause 1: Optional Mediation
  
  
• Model Clause 2: Obligation to Refer Disputes to Mediation followed by Arbitration
  
  
• Model Clause 3: Obligation to Refer a Present Dispute to Mediation
  
  
• Model Clause 4: Arb-Med-Arb proceedings