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The Legal Framework for Arbitration in Mauritius


General Information:

  • UNCITRAL Model-Law based: Yes (with amendments as adopted in 2006).
  • Legal Provisions: International Arbitration Act 2008 (Act No. 37 of 25 November 2008, in force since 1 January 2009).


Multilateral conventions:

  • New York Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 19 June 1996); reservations: reciprocity.
  • European Convention: No.
  • ICSID Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 2 June 1969); reservations: none.
  • Energy Charter Treaty: No.


Arbitral institutions:

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Last updated September 2010