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Arbitration

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Rule 15: Arbitration

15.1

Any dispute or difference concerning any claim or the quantum of any claim to be provided with indemnity in accordance with these Rules shall be referred to the sole arbitrament, which shall be final and binding, of a person to be appointed on the application of either party in default of agreement by the President of the Society for the time being. Any such arbitration shall take place and be conducted between, on the one hand, the person for whom indemnity is provided, the party to the dispute or difference and, on the other hand, Solicitors Indemnity Fund Limited for and in respect of the fund.