Arbitration Over Litigation in Uzbekistan: Advantages

Abstract

Arbitration has steadily gained prominence in Uzbekistan as a reliable method of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Reflecting international practices, arbitration offers numerous advantages, such as flexibility and autonomy, confidentiality, expertise of arbitrators, enforceability of awards, and cost and time efficiency.

In essence, arbitration is straightforward. Parties select a person or persons—the arbitrator(s)—whose expertise or judgment they trust to resolve their differences in a private forum. After presenting their arguments and evidence, the arbitrator renders a binding decision. Parties in Uzbekistan can use arbitration for various disputes, except for administrative, labor, and family issues.