The Finland Arbitration Institute (FAI) Information

FAI administers domestic and international arbitrations governed by its Rules. It appoints arbitrators in ad hoc cases when the arbitration agreement so provides, and acts as appointing authority under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. Established in 1911, FAI is one of the world’s oldest arbitration institutes. Since 1919 it has operated in connection with the Finland Chamber of Commerce. However, being an autonomous and impartial arbitration body, it carries out its functions independently of the Finland Chamber of Commerce. FAI has adopted its own Arbitration Rules and Rules for Expedited Arbitration. Both sets of rules were revised in 2013. Fully consistent with the best international norms and practices, the new Rules seek to promote the classic virtues of arbitration as an expeditious, cost-efficient and confidential method of resolving commercial disputes. In cross-border disputes, FAI administers the arbitral proceedings with the assistance of its Board including both Finnish and non-Finnish nationals. FAI has longstanding experience in attracting reputable arbitrators from various jurisdictions to arbitrate its cases.