Fee Structure

 

For International Arbitration

1. REGISTRATION CHARGES

Filing Fee: US 500$ (for arbitration)


2. FILING OF APPLICATIONS

Interpretation, correction or additional Award: US$ 150.00


3. ARBITRATOR FEE

( For Arbitrators who follow LES LLC Fee Schedule )

SI No.QUANTUM OF CLAIM
( In US Dollars )
ARBITRATOR FEE ( Principal Panel )
( In US Dollars )
ARBITRATOR FEE ( Expert Panel )
( per arbitrator )
1Up to 50,0002500X + 30% of X
250,0001 to 100,0002500 2 % of the amount exceeding 50,000X + 30% of X
3100,001 to 2,50,0004000 1 % of the amount exceeding 100,000X + 30% of X
42,50,001 to 5,00,0005,500 0.5% of the amount exceeding 2,50,000X + 30% of X
5Over 500,0006,750 0.25 % of the amount exceeding 500,000
Subject to a maximum of USD 30,000
X + 30% of X

Note: For Judicial Panel arbitrators, the arbitrators shall have the sole and unfettered discretion to decide upon the fees to be charged.


4. ADDITIONAL FEES FOR THE ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL

(Per Arbitrator)

Interpretation, correction or additional Award

Up US$ 50,000US$ 750
From US$ 50,001 to US$ 1,000,000US$ 1250
More than US$ 1,000,000US$ 2500

 

Scrutiny Fees: (Per Member)

Up US$ 50,000US$ 750
From US$ 50,001 to US$ 1,000,000US$ 1250
More than US$ 1,000,000US$ 2500

5. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
SI No.QUANTUM OF CLAIM
(In US Dollars)
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
(In US Dollars)
1Up to 50,0001,000
250,001 to 100,0001000 2 % of the amount exceeding 50,000
3100,001 to 500,0002000 1 % of the amount exceeding 100,000
4500,001 to 1,000,0006000 + 0.4% of the amount exceeding 500,000
5Over 1,000,0008000 0.25 % of the amount exceeding 1,000,000

An additional 30% administrative fee is applicable for Non-Members.


6. TRAVEL, BOARDING & LODGING CHARGES

Local Sitting : Travelling allowance of US$ 75.00 per sitting.

Outstation Sitting : Actuals by Air and out-of-pocket expenses at actuals for boarding, lodging and local transport subject to maximum of US$ 350.00 per day


7. CHARGES FOR FACILITIES

i. Venue Charges: LES LLC  venue: 400$ 

ii. Wi-fi Charges: 50$

iii. Documentation Camera charges: 50$ for 2 hours

iv. Stenographic service charges (optional): 100$

FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Registration Charges
  • Filing fee to be paid by the Claimant on filing of Notice of Arbitration.
  • Application filing fee to be paid by the party making the application.
  • Arbitral Tribunal & Administrative Fee
    • 25% to be deposited by the Claimant at the time of filing the Claim statement.
    • 25% to be deposited by the respondent at the time of filing the Response or Statement of Defense.
    • 30% To be deposited by the Parties [Claimant and Respondent(s)] equally within 10 days of the completion of pleadings.
    • 20% To be deposited by the Parties [Claimant and Respondent(s)] equally before the hearing date.
    • Balance To be deposited by the Parties [Claimant and Respondent(s)] within 10 days after the matter is reserved for award.
    • If the Respondent does not appear despite receipt of Notice of arbitral proceedings and the Claimant still wants to continue the proceedings towards ex-parte award the Claimant is responsible for all payments. 
    • The payment  of fee may be ordered to be paid via an interim Order of the Arbitrator in case the fee is not paid as scheduled by the Respondent or the Claimant.
  • For International Mediation

  • 1. REGISTRATION CHARGES

    Filing Fee: US 350$ (for mediation)


    2. MEDIATOR FEE

    (Per Mediator)

    (For Mediators who follow LES LLC Fee Schedule)

    QUANTUM OF CLAIM :
    (In US Dollars)
    MEDIATOR FEE :
    (In US Dollars)
    upto 50,000.00Per session: 350.00
    Total Fee: 2500.00
    From 50,001 to 500,000Per session: 500.00
    Total Fee: 3500.00
    From 500,001 to 1,000,000Per session: 1250.00
    Total Fee: 7500.00
    From 1,000,001 to 5,000,000Per session: 1750.00
    Total Fee: 12,250.00
    More than 5,000,000Per session: 2000.00
    Total Fee: 15,000.00
    If the dispute cannot be quantifiedPer session: 750.00
    Total Fee: 5500.00

    One session - 3 hours or part thereof

    Session includes, mediation session and pre-mediation conference.

    If the mediation extents to more than 10 sessions, an additional fee of 25% is payable and if the mediation extents to more than 20 sessions, an additional 50% is payable, as the total fee.


    3. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE

    QUANTUM OF CLAIM
    (In US Dollars)
    ADMINISTRATION FEES
    (In US Dollars)
    Up to 50,0001,000
    50,0001 to 100,0001000 2 % of the amount exceeding 50,000
    100,001 to 500,0002000 1 % of the amount exceeding 100,000
    500,001 to 1,000,0006000 + 0.4% of the amount exceeding 500,000
    Over 1,000,0008000 0.25 % of the amount exceeding 1,000,000

    An additional 30% administrative fee is applicable for Non-Members.


    4. TRAVEL, BOARDING & LODGING CHARGES

    Local Sitting :Travelling allowance of US$ 75.00 per sitting.

    Outstation Sitting : Actuals by Air and out-of-pocket expenses at actuals for boarding, lodging and local transport subject to maximum of US$ 350.00 per day.


    5. CHARGES FOR FACILITIES

    i. Venue Charges: LES LLC venue: 400$

    ii. Wi-Fi Charges: 50$

    iii. Documentation Camera charges: 50$ for 2 hours

    iv. Stenographic service charges (optional): 100$

    FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE

    • Registration Charges : To be paid by the Initiating Party at the time of filing of Request.
    • Mediator & Administrative Fee
      • Once the mediator is appointed, the initiating party shall make a deposit of 2 sessions of mediator fee and administrative fee.
      • If the mediation is abandoned due the absence of the opposite party or due to non-agreement in the first session itself, the balance amount will be refunded to the initiating party.
      • After the first session, both parties shall always keep a deposit of mediator and administrative fee of 2 sessions in advance. After the conclusion of the mediation, the amount will be settled.