GUIDE to TOMAC ARBITRATION
Historical Look at Maritime Arbitration in Japan
Features of TOMAC Arbitration
Preparation for Arbitration
Documentation in the Arbitration Procedure
I. Documentation Required for the Arbitration Application
1. Application for Arbitration
(1) Application for Ordinary Arbitration
(2) Application for Simplified Arbitration
2. Certificate of Representative Qualifications
3. Power of Attorney for Legal Agent
II. Defence Submitted by the Respondent
1. Defence in Ordinary Arbitration
2. Defence in Simplified Arbitration
3. Application of Counter-Claim
III. Submission of Supplementary Statement
Claimant's Supplementary Statement
IV. Certifications and Issue Rulings for Arbitration
1. Issue Ruling
2. Certification
3. Appraisals
V. Documents Related to Hearings
Arbitrator Selection in Ordinary Arbitration
1. List of Arbitrator Candidates
2. Notice of Arbitrator Appointment
3. Notice of Arbitrator Appointment by the Party
Completion of the Arbitration Procedure
1. Withdrawal of Arbitration Procedure by the Parties
(1) Notice of Withdrawal of Arbitration
(2) Settlement Agreement Reached upon Recommendation by the Arbitrators
(3) Settlement Contract
2. Arbitration Closing Procedure Where Award Given Without Reasoning
3. Delivery of the Arbitration Award
(1) Arbitration Award
(2) Certified Receipt of Arbitration Award