voldgiftsdommere

Voldgiftsdommere are arbitrators responsible for resolving disputes through voldgift, the voluntary arbitration process used in many jurisdictions to settle disputes outside traditional courts. They derive their authority from an arbitration agreement between the parties and from applicable arbitration rules. The parties typically select one or more voldgiftsdommere, either directly or through an appointing body, and may specify qualifications, independence, and impartiality requirements.

Procedures are flexible and defined by the agreement or institutional rules. Arbitrations can proceed with written submissions, oral hearings, or a combination. Arbitrators assess the evidence, apply relevant law or contractual terms, and render an arbitral award. The award is normally final and binding, with limited possibilities for appeal, usually restricted to issues such as misapplication of the law, procedural irregularities, or lack of jurisdiction.

Arbitration offers advantages such as confidentiality, faster timelines, and expertise tailored to the subject matter. It is also generally enforceable internationally under treaties like the New York Convention, which facilitates recognition and enforcement of awards across many countries. The cost and duration can vary significantly depending on the complexity of the dispute and the rules chosen.

Not all disputes are suitable for voldgift; issues involving public interests, criminal matters, or certain statutory claims may require court litigation. In such cases a court may have supervisory or limited intervention rights, and courts may enforce or challenge arbitral awards as provided by national law.

See also: arbitration, arbitral award, New York Convention, appointing authority, arbitration rules.