ICC Model Arbitration Clause for Trust Disputes - Appendix D - Sports Arbitration: A Coach for Other Players? - ASA Special Series No. 41
Originally from Sports Arbitration: A Coach for Other Players? - ASA Special Series No. 41
Clause
All disputes arising out of or in connection with the trust created hereunder shall be finally settled under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce by one or more arbitrators appointed by the ICC International Court of Arbitration (the ‘Court’) in accordance with the said Rules.
The settlor hereby agrees to the provisions of this arbitration clause and the trustees, any protector and their successors in office, by accepting to act under the trust, also agree or shall be deemed to have agreed to the provisions of this arbitration clause. Accordingly, they all agree to settle all disputes arising out of or in connection with the trust in accordance with this arbitration clause.
As a condition for claiming, being entitled to or receiving any benefit, interest or right under the trust, any person shall be bound by the provisions of this arbitration clause and shall be deemed to have agreed to settle all disputes arising out of or in connection with the trust in accordance with this arbitration clause.
If, at any time, any person requests to participate in arbitral proceedings already pending under the present arbitration clause, or if a party to arbitral proceedings pending under this arbitration clause desires to cause any person to participate in the arbitration, the requesting party shall present a request for joinder to the Court setting forth the reasons for the request. It is hereby agreed that if the Court is prima facie satisfied that a basis for joinder may exist, any decision as to joinder shall be taken by the Arbitral Tribunal itself. When taking a decision on the joinder, the Arbitral Tribunal shall take into account all relevant circumstances, including, but not limited to, the provisions of the trust and the stage of the proceedings. It is further agreed that the Court may reject the request for joinder if it is not so satisfied, in which case there shall be no joinder.