The Legal Framework for Arbitration in Italy

General Information:

• UNCITRAL Model-Law based: No.
• Legal Provisions: Title VIII of Book IV of the Italian Code of Civil Procedure (largely reformed by Legislative Decree 40/2006, in force since 2 March 2006).

Multilateral Conventions:

• New York Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 31 January 1969); reservations: none.
• European Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 3 August 1970); reservations: none.
• ICSID Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 29 March 1971); reservations: none.
• Energy Charter Treaty: Yes (ratification/accession: 5 December 1997).

Arbitral Institutions:

• ADR Center SpA
• The Venice Chamber of National and International Arbitration
• Italian Association for Arbitration
• Chamber of Arbitration of Milan (CAM)