1.11  Reference to Arbitration1

In the event that:

(c)  there is any dispute in respect of matters referred to in clause 45 (Change in Law) of this Agreement, clause 48 (Market Testing) of this Agreement, Part K (Termination and effect of Termination) of this Agreement, Schedule 16 (Market Testing Procedure) or Schedule 22 (Compensation on Termination);

(d)  either party is dissatisfied with or otherwise wishes to challenge the Adjudicator's decision made in accordance with paragraph 1.5; or

(e)  both parties agree,

then either party may (within twenty eight (28) days of receipt of the Adjudicator's decision, where appropriate), notify the other party of its intention to refer the dispute to arbitration.  Such notification shall invite the other party to concur in the appointment of a sole arbitrator who shall be a solicitor, barrister or arbitrator recognised by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of not less than ten (10) years' standing (the Arbitrator).  If the parties are unable within ten (10) Business Days to agree the identity of the Arbitrator, either party may request the President of the Law Society to make the appointment.

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1  Authorities may wish to consider removing these provisions and allowing disputes to be referred straight to the Courts in the event that they have not been resolved by consultation or adjudication.