Arbitration
LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION IN ARBITRATION
Arbitration Agreements and Dispute Representation
edioli Law Firm advises on arbitration agreements and represents businesses and individuals in domestic and international arbitration involving civil, commercial and corporate disputes. We assist in institutional and ad hoc proceedings, from the initial assessment of the case to the preparation of submissions, presentation of evidence and hearings before the tribunal.
We draft and review arbitration clauses and agreements to submit existing disputes to arbitration. Our advice addresses arbitrability, the scope of the agreement, the seat, the appointment of arbitrators and the procedural rules. In international matters, we also advise on the language of the proceedings and the law applicable to the dispute. Where Italian contractual arbitration (arbitrato irrituale) is contemplated, we assess the implications of choosing a determination with contractual effects.
When a dispute arises, we examine the arbitration agreement, the underlying legal relationships and the available documents to develop the claims or defence. We prepare requests for arbitration, responses and counterclaims, address jurisdictional objections and organise documentary, witness and expert evidence. Particular attention is given to establishing the facts, substantiating losses and responding to the opposing party’s case.
Our assistance also covers interim relief and coordination with state courts, including the assessment of the tribunal’s powers and the need for court intervention. Throughout the case, we evaluate procedural choices, deadlines and costs, while considering whether a negotiated settlement can appropriately resolve the dispute.
Arbitrator Appointments, Award Challenges and Enforcement
The lawyers of Tedioli Law Firm serve as sole arbitrators and members of arbitral tribunals in civil, commercial and corporate disputes. Their experience includes international sales and supply contracts, disputes between shareholders and companies, and claims involving directors, statutory auditors and liquidators.
In each appointment, they assess the scope of the arbitration agreement and the tribunal’s authority to decide the questions referred to it. They conduct the proceedings with independence and impartiality, safeguarding each party’s opportunity to present its case. Their work includes setting procedural timetables, conducting hearings, managing evidence and expert issues, and delivering reasoned awards.
When representing parties, Tedioli Law Firm also provides advice after an award has been issued. We examine the award and the procedural record to identify grounds for correction or challenge, the available remedies and the applicable deadlines. This assessment distinguishes the rules governing arbitral awards from those applicable to determinations made through Italian contractual arbitration (arbitrato irrituale).
We assist with obtaining enforceability of Italian awards and with the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Italy. Our work covers applications, opposition proceedings and subsequent enforcement steps, taking account of the debtor’s assets and any insolvency proceedings that may affect recovery.
The practice is supported by Francesco Tedioli’s research and international professional activities, including his contribution on Italy to the 2025 World Atlas of Arbitration and training in international commercial arbitration based on UNCITRAL instruments.
Areas of Assistance
Drafting and review of arbitration clauses and agreements, assessment of arbitrability, and advice on the seat, appointments and procedural rules.
Preparation of claims, defences and counterclaims, presentation of evidence and representation at hearings in institutional and ad hoc proceedings.
Advice and representation in Italian arbitrato irrituale, where the arbitrators’ determination has contractual effects.
Service as sole arbitrators and tribunal members, with independence, impartiality and respect for each party’s right to present its case.
Advice and representation in proceedings for correction, setting aside, recognition and enforcement, according to the applicable rules.
Assistance in disputes involving shareholders, companies and corporate officers, including challenges to corporate resolutions, subject to arbitrability.