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International Arbitration
7.
Consolidation and third parties
7.1
Does the law in your jurisdiction permit consolidation of separate arbitrations into a single arbitration proceeding? Are there any conditions which apply to consolidation?
Poland

Answer ... There are no statutory provisions on the consolidation of separate arbitrations into a single proceeding. This notwithstanding, the statutes of the Court of Arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce provide for consolidation under specified conditions.

For more information about this answer please contact: Marcin Aslanowicz from Schoenherr Attorneys at Law
7.2
Does the law in your jurisdiction permit the joinder of additional parties to an arbitration which has already commenced?
Poland

Answer ... There are no statutory provisions on the joinder of additional parties. However, the statutes of the Court of Arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce permit the joinder of third parties.

For more information about this answer please contact: Marcin Aslanowicz from Schoenherr Attorneys at Law
7.3
Does an arbitration agreement bind assignees or other third parties?
Poland

Answer ... There are no specific provisions on this matter. However, according to the general rule of Polish civil law, the assignment of rights and obligations requires the parties’ consent.

For more information about this answer please contact: Marcin Aslanowicz from Schoenherr Attorneys at Law
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