(b) a description of the nature and circumstances of the dispute giving rise to the claim(s); (c) a statement of the relief sought including to the extent possible, an indication of any amount(s) claimed; (d) a proposal as to the preferred number of arbitrators (one, three or more):- (e) copies of the relevant agreements and, in particular, the arbitration agreement; (f) any comments as to the place of arbitration, the applicable law and the language of arbitration (4) Together with the request, the Claimant shall submit the number of copies thereof required by Rule 10 (1) and shall make the advance payment of administrative expenses required by Schedule 1(Schedule of Arbitration Costs). In the event that the Claimant fails to comply with either of these requirements the Registrar may fix a time limit within which the Claimant must comply, failing which the file shall be closed without prejudice to the right of the Claimant to submit the same claims at a later date in another request. (5) Upon filing the request with the Registrar, the Claimant shall serve a copy of the request and the document annexed thereto on the Respondent for its answer to the request. Rule 4: Representation and Assistance The parties may be represented or assisted by persons of their choice. The names and addresses of such persons must be communicated in writing to the other party; such communication must specify whether the appointment is being made for purposes of representation or assistance. Rule 5: Answer to the Request and Counter Claims (1) Within 30 days from the receipt of the Statement of Claim from the Claimant, the Respondent shall file a Statement of Defence which shall contain inter alia the following information:(a) the Respondent’s full name, description and address; (b) its comments as to the nature and circumstances of the dispute giving rise to the claim(s); 3

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