Vission, Mission & Values3.1 Vision
During its nine years of existence, the European Association of Arbitration has striven to consolidate its position as a national point of reference in the promotion of arbitration. Its aim is to reinforce its activities in the management of domestic or internal arbitration proceedings without neglecting other solutions available to resolve disputes, such as mediation and conciliation. The Association has a very international outlook and believes that good practices in Spain will be adopted abroad in the mid to long term.

3.2 Mission
The Association’s mission is for Spanish society (judges, citizens, business people and lawyers) to acquire an authentic arbitration and mediation culture comparable to those in other European countries. Aeade firmly believes that those mechanisms are idea systems for conflict resolution and that they are adapted to the needs of parties concerned and their representatives.

3.3 Values

• An organisation exclusively dedicated to arbitration and mediation as well as to the promotion of the same for the conflict resolution.
• A non-profit institution that is dedicated to its social commitment of establishing an authentic arbitration culture. Firm belief that arbitration and mediation are valid and legitimat options for the effective solution of conflicts within the confines of the Law.
• A unique arbitration body with its own Guarantee and Appointment Committee that monitors the ethical and professional competence of arbitrators assigned to each case.
• Given the sheer diversity of arbitration proceedings handled by the Association, one of its key values is to be an effective school for young arbitrators wishing to begin working in the field of arbitration.
• Independence, especially since this is an organisation with no links to any collective associations, committees or other interest groups.