In global and regional commerce, disputes are inevitable — unpaid invoices, breached obligations, delayed deliveries, and performance conflicts can disrupt the entire business flow.
To avoid lengthy litigation and reputational risks…
Companies choose commercial arbitration — a faster, confidential, and enforceable method for resolving business disputes.
But success in arbitration requires precise legal procedures and strategic representation that focuses on protecting commercial value.
🌍 Why Arbitration Matters to Businesses
Faster resolution than court litigation
Confidentiality and reputation protection
Arbitrators with relevant commercial and technical expertise
Global award enforceability
Flexibility in legal rules, venue, and language
Arbitration ensures business continuity while safeguarding rights.
🔹 Full Commercial Arbitration Procedure — Step-by-Step
1️⃣ Arbitration Agreement
The foundation of every arbitration case
It must specify:
Institution (ICC, SCCA, DIAC, LCIA…)
Number of arbitrators
Applicable law
Language
A poorly drafted clause may jeopardize jurisdiction later.
2️⃣ Filing the Notice of Arbitration
Submitted by the claimant including:
Parties’ identities
Facts of the dispute
Financial claims
Proposal for arbitrator appointment
This initiates the arbitration rules and timelines.
3️⃣ Tribunal Formation
One arbitrator or a panel of three depending on:
Claim value
Case complexity
The choice of arbitrators strongly affects outcomes.
4️⃣ Written Submissions
Including:
Statement of Claim
Statement of Defense
Rebuttals
Exhibits and evidence
This stage builds the legal narrative of the case.
5️⃣ Evidence and Documentation
A critical element that includes:
Contracts & invoices
Delivery and logistics proof
Technical and expert reports
Financial assessments
Certified translations required in multilingual disputes.
6️⃣ Hearings
Where advocacy matters most:
Oral arguments
Witness and expert examination
Cross-examination of the opposing party
Presentation of commercial and legal rationale
Strong advocacy can shift the tribunal’s perception significantly.
7️⃣ Closing Submissions
Summarizing facts, law, and requested relief
before the tribunal deliberates.
8️⃣ Final Arbitration Award
This award is:
Final
Binding
Typically enforceable in most countries
A legal victory — but not yet a financial one.
9️⃣ Enforcement of Award
Arbitration wins become valuable only when the money is collected
Enforcement tools include:
Bank account freezing
Asset seizure
Cross-border recognition and enforcement
📌 Case Study — B2B Success
Gulf-based industrial supplier
Asian buyer — unpaid invoices: SAR 3.1M
B2B handled:
SCCA arbitration activation
Evidence preparation & expert documentation
Strong hearings and procedural compliance
Enforcement in the debtor’s jurisdiction
Outcome
Full payment recovery + interest + arbitration costs
Professional procedures turned conflict into commercial recovery.
⚠️ Common Procedural Mistakes
Mistake
Consequence
Poor arbitration clause
Delayed jurisdiction
Non-specialist lawyer
Risk of losing strong case
Weak evidence filing
Reduced compensation
No enforcement plan
Zero financial recovery
Late filing
Asset transfer or dissipation
Arbitration requires a business-minded legal strategy.
🏆 Why Companies Choose B2B
Strength
Business Benefit
Deep arbitration expertise
Higher success rate
Global enforcement network
Actual money collected
Strong financial case building
Maximized compensation
Multilingual legal teams
Efficient global communication
Strategic negotiation skills
Faster resolution
We don’t just win legal battles —
we recover financial value.
🎯 Conclusion
If your company is facing a commercial dispute:
📞 Contact B2B Today
We provide:
A confidential case evaluation
A clear arbitration strategy
Full award enforcement worldwide
B2B —
Ensuring arbitration success from filing… to payment.
