Asian European Arbitration Centre

formerly known as Chinese European Arbitration Centre (CEAC)

ASEAC (Asian European Arbitration Centre) is the first tailor-made arbitration centre for disputes between Asia and Europe. As an independent, non-governmental arbitration institution offers services tailored to the demands of the commercial trade with Asia, in particular China. Services are based on the ASEAC Rules, which are based on the neutral Arbitration Rules by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). ASEAC pursues a global approach by granting equal influence to Asia, Europe and worldwide legal practitioners. By doing so, ASEAC ensures neutrality, especially during the process for the choice a neutral arbitrator. The arbitrators listed by ASEAC are experienced in arbitrating disputes stemming from the trade with Asia. However, the parties are not limited to the ASEAC’s list of arbitrators, but are free to select arbitrators on their own.

By including the ASEAC Arbitration Clause in a contract, parties can agree on a neutral arbitration institution and a neutral seat of the arbitration. ASEAC available to all commercial participants and requires neither a direct nor indirect linkage to Asia. Furthermore, the ASEAC's choice of law clause enables parties to agree on the national law of a certain country or neutral set of rules, such as the UNIDROIT Principles.