Arbitration Act (Cap. 387)

Arbitration Act (Cap. 387), article 52

Official PDF on legislation.mt

52. (1) Except as provided in subarticle (2), the costs of arbitration shall in principle be borne by the unsuccessful par ty. However, the arbitral tribunal may apportion such costs between the parties if it determines that apportionment is reasonable, taking into account the particular circumstances of the case. (2) With respect of the costs of legal representation and assistance referred to in paragraph ( e) of article 50, the arbitral tribunal, taking into account the particular circumstances of t he case, shall be free to determine which party shall bear such co sts or may apportion such costs between the parties if it determines t hat apportionment is reasonable. ARBITRATION [CAP. 387. 23 (3) When the arbitral tribunal issues an order for the termination of the arbitral proceedings or makes an award on agreed terms, it shall in the text of that order or award, fix the costs of arbitration referred to in article 50 and article 51. (4) No additional fees may be charged by an arbitral tribunal for interpretation or correction or completion of its award und er articles 47 to 49. Deposit of costs. Amended by: XVIII.1999.18.

Have a question about the law?

The assistant answers from the same library and names the article it relies on.

Ask Margos AI →

Text read from the consolidated PDF published by Legislation Malta. Tables, figures and marginal notes may be incomplete or out of place: the official PDF is authoritative. General information, not legal, tax or accounting advice.