WHO WE ARE 

Delos is a global leader in international arbitration.

DELOS is an independent, non-profit arbitration institution administering international commercial arbitrations worldwide under its own arbitration rules. DELOS helps parties resolve disputes swiftly, efficiently, and fairly.

Founded over a decade ago, DELOS combines institutional arbitration services with practical tools, guidance, and infrastructure designed to support users across the full lifecycle of international disputes.

WHAT WE DO

DELOS supports parties, counsel, and arbitrators through a comprehensive institutional offering, including:

• Arbitration administration under the DELOS Rules of Arbitration
• Model arbitration clauses designed to enhance legal certainty at the contract drafting stage
• The DELOS Guide to Arbitration Places (GAP), a leading reference for arbitration practitioners and users
• Training programmes setting practical and professional standards in arbitration
• One of the world’s largest libraries of arbitration video content, covering both substance and skills
• Its association with the Paris Arbitration Centre by Delos, a state-of-the-art hearing venue in the heart of Paris

Together, these initiatives reflect DELOS’s commitment to delivering arbitration services that are efficient, modern, and user-focused.

WHY CHOOSE DELOS

DELOS is designed for users who value a framework suited to today’s commercial realities:

• Efficiency and flexibility, without sacrificing procedural quality
• Predictability, through clear rules and practical guidance
• Global reach, across jurisdictions and legal traditions
• Institutional independence, with a user-focused, non-profit mandate

Arbitrations under the DELOS Rules are administered by DELOS regardless of membership status.

RECOGNITION AND ENGAGEMENT

DELOS’s work has been recognised through awards and nominations for innovation in international arbitration.

Beyond case administration, Delos actively contributes to best practices in arbitration through its training programmes, publications, and engagement with practitioners and users worldwide.

OUR ORIGINS

DELOS was founded by arbitration practitioners with the aim of addressing inefficiencies observed in international arbitration. Over time, DELOS has evolved into a full-fledged arbitration institution with a global footprint, while remaining committed to practical solutions and continuous improvement.

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