Numbers of Arbitration Proceedings in the Chambers of Santa Catarina

Abstract

This article aims to investigate the current scenario of arbitration in the state of Santa Catarina regarding arbitral proceedings conducted in local arbitral institutions in order to quantify the use of arbitration in such state. In this sense, through search forms sent to local arbitral institutions, it was possible to quantify the arbitral proceedings, the industries and sectors involved, the performance of lawyers in arbitration proceedings, among other aspects. After analyzing the data and applying the deductive reasoning to the results obtained, it was possible to conclude that despite the high volume of arbitration proceedings, in reality, the outcomes of these proceedings are, in its majority, settlement agreements between the parties, therefore being more similar to mediation and conciliation.