Prompt
Arbitration AI prompts for lawyers
19 prompts you can paste straight into HAQQ or any other assistant. Every one is written out in full - open it, copy it, change the bracketed parts.
Enforcing an Award From a Unilaterally Appointed ArbitratorMemoEnterpriseResearch / Authorities
Can an award made by an arbitrator appointed unilaterally by one party be enforced in [jurisdiction]? Answer yes or no in the first line, then justify it. Address: 1. The rule on constitution of the tribunal in that jurisdiction's arbitration law, and whether unilateral appointment goes to validity of the award or only to a ground of challenge. 2. Where this sits under the New York Convention grounds for refusal, and whether the enforcing court reviews it of its own motion or only on the respondent's application. 3. Whether the objection is lost by participating in the arbitration without protest, and what counts as a timely protest. 4. The distinction between setting aside at the seat and refusing enforcement elsewhere — an award set aside at the seat and an award merely challenged are not the same case. 5. The practical route for my client as [claimant / respondent], with deadlines. Mandatory rules: separate the position under the arbitration statute from the position under the Convention, and do not merge them. If the answer depends on the seat, ask me for the seat rather than assuming it. Cite the article for each ground.
Is a Dispute Board Decision Final and Binding?MemoExpertResearch / Authorities
Under an engineering contract governed by the law of [jurisdiction] and based on [FIDIC / an amended form], a dispute board has issued a decision. Answer: 1. Is the decision binding, is it final, and what is the practical difference between the two — a binding decision must be complied with at once even if reviewable; a final one is not reviewable at all. 2. The period for issuing a notice of dissatisfaction, and the consequence of letting it pass. 3. Whether the parties may go straight to arbitration, and whether passing through the board is a procedural condition of admissibility. 4. What happens if a party refuses to comply with a binding but non-final decision: can a separate arbitration be brought on the refusal itself. 5. The effect of the particular conditions where they amend the standard clause — and ask me for the clause text if I have not supplied it. Mandatory rules: distinguish what the contract provides from what the governing law provides, because the second can override the first. Cite both the sub-clause and the article. Do not assume a particular edition of a standard form unless I name it.
Appointing an Arbitrator by PetitionMemoExpertResearch / Authorities
Set out the mechanism for appointing an arbitrator by petition under Egyptian law, compared with English law. Facts: arbitration clause [quote it], agreed number of arbitrators [number], the party in default of appointment [details], date of the invitation to appoint [date]. Deliverables: 1. The court or body competent to appoint in Egypt, the provision, and the form of the application and its documents. 2. The period that must elapse before applying to the court, and how it is computed. 3. Whether the appointment issues as an order on petition or as a judgment inter partes, and what that does to its appealability. 4. The criteria binding on the court in choosing — independence, impartiality, nationality, expertise. 5. A comparison table with the English mechanism: body, form, timing, and appealability. 6. The effect on the arbitration if the appointment is defective, and whether it later vitiates the award. Mandatory rules: cite the article of the Egyptian Arbitration Law and the corresponding section of the English legislation. Where you are not confident of an equivalent in one of the two systems, write "not found" rather than reasoning across by analogy.
Arbitration Agreement ClauseAgreementAdvancedDraft / Generate
Draft an arbitration clause for [type of contract] selecting [arbitration institution: ICC/LCIA/SIAC/DIAC/other]. Specify seat of arbitration, governing law, language, number of arbitrators, and any specific procedural rules or expedited procedures.
Request for ArbitrationMemoExpertDraft / Generate
Draft a Request for Arbitration to be filed with [arbitration institution] on behalf of [Claimant] against [Respondent] arising from [describe contract/dispute]. Include factual summary, claims, relief sought, proposed arbitrators, and procedural requests.
Statement of Defense (Arbitration)MemoExpertDraft / Generate
Draft a Statement of Defense for [Respondent] in [Arbitration Case Reference] responding to [Claimant's] claims. Address each claim, present defenses, assert any counterclaims of [describe], and request appropriate relief.
Witness Statement (Arbitration)MemoAdvancedDraft / Generate
Draft a witness statement for [Witness Name/Role] in [Arbitration Case Reference] following [IBA Rules on Taking of Evidence/institutional rules]. Include background, factual narrative, exhibits referenced, and statement of truth.
Expert Report (Arbitration)ReportExpertDraft / Generate
Prepare an outline for an expert report on [subject matter: damages/technical/industry practice] in [Arbitration Case Reference]. Include expert qualifications, methodology, data analyzed, opinions, and compliance with [IBA Rules/institutional requirements].
Procedural Order DraftMemoAdvancedDraft / Generate
Draft a proposed Procedural Order No. 1 for [Arbitration Case Reference] to be agreed by the parties or issued by the tribunal. Cover procedural timetable, document production, witness statements, expert reports, hearing logistics, and confidentiality.
Document Production RequestChecklistAdvancedDraft / Generate
Draft document production requests for [Party] in [Arbitration Case Reference] following the Redfern Schedule format. For each request, specify the document category, relevance to case, materiality, and why documents are not otherwise available.
Post-Hearing BriefMemoEnterpriseDraft / Generate
Draft a post-hearing brief for [Party] in [Arbitration Case Reference] summarizing the evidence presented, addressing witness testimony, analyzing applicable law, responding to opposing arguments, and requesting specific relief with supporting reasoning.
Award Enforcement ApplicationMemoExpertDraft / Generate
Draft an application to enforce [arbitral award] in [jurisdiction] under the New York Convention. Include certified copies of award and arbitration agreement, address enforcement requirements, and anticipate potential grounds for refusal.
Challenge to ArbitratorMemoExpertDraft / Generate
Draft a challenge to [Arbitrator Name] in [Arbitration Case Reference] based on [describe grounds: conflict of interest/lack of impartiality/lack of independence]. Cite applicable rules, provide supporting evidence, and request appropriate relief.
Emergency Arbitrator ApplicationMemoExpertDraft / Generate
Draft an application for emergency arbitrator relief under [institutional rules] seeking [describe interim measures] before constitution of the tribunal. Demonstrate urgency, irreparable harm, prima facie case, and proportionality of relief requested.
Arbitration Cost SubmissionMemoAdvancedDraft / Generate
Draft a costs submission for [Party] in [Arbitration Case Reference] seeking recovery of legal costs and expenses. Include detailed breakdown of legal fees, expert fees, arbitration costs, and other expenses with supporting documentation and applicable cost principles.
Arbitration Clause ComparisonReportAdvancedReview / Redline
Compare arbitration clauses from [ICC, LCIA, SIAC, DIFC-LCIA, DIAC] rules. Analyze seat, language, number of arbitrators, emergency arbitrator provisions, expedited procedures, costs, and enforceability considerations for a [type of dispute] in [region].
Hearing Transcript Digest by IssueMemoAdvancedSummarize / Extract
Digest the hearing transcript below by issue rather than by witness. For each issue in [list the issues in dispute], pull the testimony that supports our position, the testimony that supports the other side, and any admission against interest, each cited to a page:line reference. Flag any issue where the transcript is thin or silent, so we know where the post-hearing brief needs to lean on documentary evidence instead. Transcript: [PASTE]. Issues: [LIST].
GCC Cross-Border Dispute Resolution Clause Audit: Seat, Venue and EnforceabilityReportEnterpriseReview / Redline
Act as arbitration counsel auditing the dispute-resolution provisions of [AGREEMENT] in a cross-border transaction between [PARTY A, jurisdiction] and [PARTY B, jurisdiction], performed in [COUNTRY], with the counterparty's assets likely located in [ENFORCEMENT JURISDICTIONS]. Scope: the clauses pasted below only. Cite the rule, article or institutional provision behind each conclusion; where you cannot cite it, mark it To Be Confirmed rather than asserting it. Return: (1) Clause Anatomy — what the clause actually provides: governing law of the contract, legal seat, hearing venue, institution and rules, number and method of appointment of arbitrators, language of the proceedings, and any tiered pre-conditions such as negotiation or mediation; (2) Seat versus Venue Diagnosis — whether the drafting confuses the legal seat with the hearing venue, which curial law that leaves supervising the arbitration, which courts would hear a challenge, and the exact replacement wording; (3) Language of Proceedings — whether it is specified, what applies by default if it is not, and the practical consequence where evidence exists in both Arabic and English (translation cost, bilingual tribunal, the evidentiary record); (4) Pathology Check — asymmetric or optional clauses, floating or unspecified seat, a named institution paired with another body's rules, an institution that no longer exists under that name, unworkable time limits, and conflicts with the jurisdiction or governing-law clauses elsewhere in the agreement; (5) Enforcement Path — for each of [ENFORCEMENT JURISDICTIONS], the recognition route and the formalities to confirm, including whether the local court requires an Arabic translation of the award and of the arbitration agreement; (6) Arbitrability and Authority — subject matter that may not be arbitrable locally, and local requirements on who has authority to bind a company to arbitration, flagged for confirmation; (7) Redraft — a clean replacement clause, with an Arabic counterpart if the agreement is bilingual; (8) Residual Risks and Local Counsel Questions. Clauses: [PASTE].
Enforcing a Foreign Judgment in a MENA StateMemoEnterpriseResearch / Authorities
Act as enforcement counsel advising [CREDITOR] on enforcing a judgment obtained from [ORIGINATING COURT AND COUNTRY] on [DATE] for [AMOUNT AND RELIEF] against [DEBTOR] whose assets are in [TARGET COUNTRY]. Known facts: [WHETHER THE DEBTOR APPEARED, HOW SERVICE WAS EFFECTED, WHETHER ANY APPEAL REMAINS, WHAT ASSETS ARE KNOWN AND WHERE]. This is a foreign court judgment, not an arbitral award — the routes are different and the treaty framework is different, so start by identifying which instrument, if any, connects these two states, and whether the target country instead requires proof of reciprocity. Do not assert a treaty status, a reservation or a limitation period you cannot attribute to a named source; mark it To Be Confirmed for local counsel. Return: (1) Route Options — the bilateral treaty, regional convention or domestic reciprocity route available, each with what it requires and how long it takes, and a clear statement where none applies and the claim must be brought afresh; (2) Threshold Conditions — jurisdiction of the originating court as the target court would assess it, proper service, finality, absence of a conflicting local judgment, and reciprocity where required, each with the evidence that proves it; (3) Public Policy Screen — the elements of the judgment most likely to be refused locally (interest awards, punitive or multiple damages, costs orders, relief unknown to the local system, matters reserved to local courts), and whether partial enforcement of the rest is possible; (4) Document Pack — certified copy, certificate of finality, proof of service, translation by a licensed translator, and the legalisation or apostille chain, with who issues each and in what order; (5) Procedure — the court or execution department that hears it, the form of application, whether the merits can be reopened, the debtor's likely defences, and the appeal route; (6) Asset Recovery Plan — attachment, travel bans where available, bank and registry searches, and what can be secured before the debtor is on notice; (7) Timing and Cost — a realistic range with the assumptions behind it, and the limitation period to confirm; (8) Alternative Strategy — where enforcement looks weak, whether re-litigating locally, enforcing in a third country, or settling is the better route, with the reason. This is a strategy aid for a qualified local practitioner, not legal advice.