The Legal Framework for Arbitration in Sri Lanka

General Information:

• UNCITRAL Model-Law based: Yes.
• Legal Provisions: The Arbitration Act, No. 11 of 1995, in force since 30 June 1995.

Multilateral conventions:

• New York Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 9 April 1962); reservations: none.
• European Convention: No.
• ICSID Convention: Yes (ratification/accession: 12 October 1967); reservations: none.
• Energy Charter Treaty: No.

Arbitral institutions:

• ICLP Arbitration Centre