About BIAC

Bangalore International Arbitration Centre (BIAC)

The Bangalore International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) is an independent private institution established with the objective of promoting arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in India and abroad. Conceived as an institution of international standing, BIAC seeks to uphold the highest standards of procedural integrity, neutrality, and professional excellence in the administration of arbitral proceedings.

BIAC was founded on the belief that effective dispute resolution is integral to the advancement of commerce, investment, and the rule of law. The Centre operates as a neutral forum, committed to ensuring that every dispute submitted to its administration is handled with diligence, impartiality, and procedural efficiency.

Rooted in the values of independence, integrity, intellectual rigour, and institutional transparency, BIAC serves as an anchor for the evolving jurisprudence of arbitration within and beyond India. It is designed to bring together the finest traditions of common law reasoning with international best practices in arbitral administration.

BIAC’s institutional philosophy draws upon the principle that arbitral justice must combine accessibility, certainty, and credibility. The Centre’s rules and administrative framework reflect a balance between procedural flexibility and structural discipline, ensuring that parties retain autonomy while being supported by a robust institutional framework.

As a modern arbitration institution, BIAC offers comprehensive case management services, technologically equipped facilities, and an international panel of arbitrators drawn from diverse jurisdictions and disciplines. The Centre aims to make Bangalore a preferred seat for international commercial arbitration, contributing to India’s position as a credible jurisdiction for the resolution of cross-border disputes.