Question

What is ad hoc arbitration?

• A. It is a proceeding administered by the parties themselves, with rules created solely, for that specific case
• B. Parties make their own arrangement with respect to all aspects of the arbitration, including the laws and rules
• C. The seal of arbitration, the language, and the scope and issues to be resolved by means of arbitration.
• D. (a) (b) (c)

Hint:

Think of the two main types of arbitration: 'Institutional' (run by a professional organization with pre-set rules) and 'Ad Hoc' (a DIY or "do-it-yourself" arbitration where the parties manage everything themselves).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Ad hoc arbitration is a type of arbitration that is not administered by a formal arbitral institution (like the London Court of International Arbitration or the Singapore International Arbitration Centre). Instead, the parties themselves are responsible for managing all aspects of the proceeding. This includes:
Selecting the arbitrators.
Determining the applicable procedural rules (they can create their own, adopt existing ones like the UNCITRAL rules, or let the tribunal decide).
Deciding the language and seat of arbitration.
Managing all administrative aspects.
All the statements (a), (b), and (c) describe different facets of this party-driven arrangement. Therefore, the most comprehensive answer is (d).