The DIS (German Arbitration Institute) is a leading institution for the resolution of commercial disputes. The DIS administers hundreds of arbitration and ADR proceedings. Offering a complete set of conflict management, ADR, sports and commercial arbitration rules tailored to the needs of the business community, the DIS is one of the most diversified dispute resolution providers in the world. Based in Germany, the DIS enjoys an international reputation for excellence and impartiality. The DIS Secretariat’s multi-national and multi-lingual staff is committed to serving its users efficiently and professionally. The DIS is a private and independent institution with historical roots in the 1920s. It currently has more than 1’500 members, including practitioners, large and mid-size companies, chambers of commerce, judges, and academics. The DIS actively promotes, and fosters dialogue on, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution in Germany and abroad. We invite you to visit our website and become a member.