Appointment Terms and Conditions
​Dato' Benny's general terms and conditions upon appointment are as follows:-
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Subject to the provisions in any applicable mediation / arbitration rules, parties will be jointly and severally liable for the due and timely payment of any fees and disbursements which may be due to Dato' Benny.
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Dato' Benny's professional fees shall comprise:
(a) a non-refundable appointment fee; and
(b) an hourly fee for time spent on the mediation or arbitration. This includes but is not limited to time spent on general administrative matters, reviewing of correspondence, reviewing documents, and preparing any orders or directions or awards. Travelling time is also included. Time will be calculated in blocks of half an hour (30min).
Dato' Benny's disbursements shall comprise:
(a) any airfare which may need to be incurred in order for Dato' Benny to travel to the mediation or arbitration venue
(b) any accommodation costs; and
(c) costs of printing, photocopying, faxes, courier charges, and/or conference call charges as may be incurred in the course of the mediation or arbitration.
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In the event that dates reserved for meetings, mediation sessions and/or arbitration hearings are vacated, the following cancellation fees will apply:
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(a) Vacation of reserved date within seven (7) calendar days before reserved day: fees amounting to 100% of the reserved time and any disbursements which have already been incurred and cannot be cancelled
(b) Vacation of reserved date within one (1) calendar month before reserved day: fees amounting to 75% of the reserved time and any disbursements which have already been incurred and cannot be cancelled
(c) Vacation of reserved date within three (3) calendar months before reserved day: fees amounting to 50% of the reserved time and any disbursements which have already been incurred and cannot be cancelled
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To obtain Dato' Benny's full terms and conditions:
Please email judebenny@judebenny.com providing the following details
(a) the identities of the parties involved in the mediation / arbitration; and
(b) a copy of the mediation / arbitration agreement or the relevant mediation / arbitration clause​
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