ABOUT THE CENTRE

ACI International Arbitration & Mediation Centre (ACI-IAMC) is a professional, independent dispute resolution institutional wing established by Advocate Council of India, a non-governmental organization committed to legal reform, access to justice, and promotion of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

The Centre is dedicated to providing efficient, impartial, and cost-effective solutions for the resolution of disputes through arbitration, mediation, conciliation, and hybrid ADR processes, in both domestic and international matters.

OUR VISION

To emerge as a credible, transparent and globally respected institutional arbitration and mediation centre promoting timely and enforceable dispute resolution.

OUR MISSION

• To promote arbitration and mediation as effective alternatives to litigation
• To support reduction of judicial backlog through structured ADR mechanisms
• To provide institutional case administration with procedural integrity
• To build and maintain a high-quality panel of arbitrators and mediators
• To promote ADR education, training, and capacity building

SERVICES OFFERED

ACI-IAMC provides comprehensive ADR services, including:

• Institutional Arbitration (Domestic & International)
• Mediation & Conciliation Services
• Commercial & Contractual Disputes
• Corporate, MSME & Business Disputes
• Civil, Property & Partnership Disputes
• Family & Matrimonial Mediation
• Hybrid ADR Processes
• Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)

All proceedings may be conducted through physical, virtual, or hybrid modes, as per party convenience and institutional rules.

HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

• Filing of Request for Arbitration / Mediation
• Preliminary scrutiny and registration of the matter
• Appointment of Arbitrator / Mediator from the institutional panel
• Conduct of proceedings in a time-bound manner
• Settlement agreement or arbitral award

The Centre ensures procedural fairness, confidentiality, and administrative support at every stage.

PANEL OF ARBITRATORS & MEDIATORS

ACI-IAMC maintains a panel comprising:

• Experienced advocates
• Retired judicial officers
• Subject-matter experts
• Accredited mediators and arbitrators

Empanelment is subject to eligibility criteria, professional experience, and adherence to the Centre’s ethical and procedural standards.

RULES, FEES & GOVERNANCE

The Centre follows best practices, institutional rules and frameworks developed by follows inspired by:

• The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
• UNCITRAL Model Law & Rules
• International best practices in ADR

A transparent fee structure, procedural rules, and model arbitration clauses are maintained to ensure clarity and predictability for all parties.

TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING

In furtherance of its objectives, the Centre conducts:

• Arbitration & mediation certification programmes
• Professional workshops and seminars
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) initiatives
• Student and young professional ADR training

NOTE: ACI International Arbitration & Mediation Centre (ACI-IAMC) functions as an independent institutional ADR body. The Centre does not act as legal counsel for parties in matters administered by it, ensuring neutrality, impartiality, and ethical compliance in all proceedings.