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International Arbitration
14.
Grounds for challenging an award
14.1
What are the grounds on which an award can be challenged, appealed or otherwise set aside in your jurisdiction?
Ghana

Answer ... An arbitral award may be set aside where the applicant satisfies the court that:

  • a party to the arbitration was under some disability or incapacity;
  • the law applicable to the arbitration agreement is not valid;
  • the applicant was not given notice of the appointment of the arbitrator or of the proceedings, or was unable to present its case;
  • the award deals with a dispute not within the scope of the arbitration agreement or outside the agreement; however, the court shall not set aside any part of the award that falls within the scope of the agreement;
  • a party has failed to conform to the agreed procedure;
  • the arbitrator has an interest in the subject matter of the arbitration which he or she failed to disclose; or
  • the subject matter of the dispute is not arbitrable.

For more information about this answer please contact: Bobby Banson from Robert Smith & Adelaide Law
14.2
Are there are any time limits and/or other requirements to bring a challenge?
Ghana

Answer ... The award should be challenged within three months of the date of service of notice of the award.

For more information about this answer please contact: Bobby Banson from Robert Smith & Adelaide Law
14.3
Are parties permitted to exclude any rights of challenge or appeal?
Ghana

Answer ... The parties cannot exclude the right to challenge or appeal an award in the arbitration agreement.

For more information about this answer please contact: Bobby Banson from Robert Smith & Adelaide Law
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