There is a certain trend in Argentina progressively favoring the use of alternative dispute resolution methods as a key tool to promote private initiative and developing of industry and commerce. A recent example of this trend is the “Draft of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines,” which was promoted by the federal executive branch. Although it has not been approved as law, the draft seeks to provide for agile and effective procedures for the prevention and resolution of disputes in the selection of a state contractor, as well as in the conclusion, execution and termination of public contracts.

  • Arbitration in disputes with the government of Argentina

In Argentina, it is only valid to submit a dispute to arbitration when a rule of legal hierarchy enables such method of dispute resolution, since this implies an exception to the jurisdiction of the competent courts.