DELOS is an independent, non-profit arbitration institution that administers international commercial arbitrations worldwide under the DELOS Rules of Arbitration.

DELOS provides a neutral institutional framework for the resolution of commercial disputes across jurisdictions, industries, and legal traditions. Arbitrations administered by DELOS may be seated anywhere and governed by any applicable law.

WHAT DELOS DOES

DELOS administers arbitrations in accordance with the DELOS Rules of Arbitration, providing administrative support and procedural oversight throughout the proceedings.

DELOS also develops practical tools and resources designed to support arbitration users, including:

• Model arbitration clauses in multiple languages
• The Guide to Arbitration Places (GAP), a global reference for arbitration practitioners and in-house counsel
• Training programmes focused on practical arbitration skills
• One of the world’s largest collections of arbitration video content
• The Paris Arbitration Centre by Delos, a dedicated hearing facility

WHAT DELOS IS NOT

DELOS is not a professional association, trade body, or membership organisation.

Membership in DELOS is not required to:

• Include a DELOS arbitration clause in a contract
• Commence or participate in arbitration under the DELOS Rules
• Act as counsel, arbitrator, or party in a DELOS-administered arbitration

Arbitrations under the DELOS Rules are administered independently of membership status.

DELOS AND OTHER ARBITRATION INSTITUTIONS

Like other established arbitration institutions such as the ICC, LCIA, SIAC and HKIAC, DELOS administers arbitrations under its own arbitration rules.

Parties may choose DELOS as the administering institution when drafting arbitration clauses for international contracts.

INSTITUTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Status: Independent, non-profit arbitration institution
• Scope: International, cross-border disputes
• Administration: Arbitrations administered under institutional rules
• Seat neutrality: Arbitrations may be seated in any jurisdiction
• Users: Parties, counsel, arbitrators, and in-house legal teams

GOVERNANCE AND MISSION

As a non-profit institution, DELOS reinvests its activities into the development of arbitration rules, training, and practical resources aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of international arbitration.