Centro de Arbitraje y Resolución de Disputas Amazonas - CARD AMAZONAS

What Centro de Arbitraje y Resolución de Disputas Amazonas - CARD AMAZONAS does

CARD AMAZONAS is a private, non-profit arbitration and dispute resolution institution founded in 2020 and headquartered in Lima, Peru, with a regional office in Bagua Grande, Amazonas. It is organized as a Peruvian civil association, governed by a Superior Council and managed by a Director General. The institution administers national and international arbitration, emergency arbitration, extrajudicial conciliation, specialized expert appraisal, and Joint Prevention and Dispute Resolution Boards (JPRD), with a particular specialization in public procurement disputes under Laws 30225 and 32069 and in FIDIC/NEC standard construction contracts. Its roster comprises 105+ national arbitrators, 22+ adjudicators, and 4+ international arbitrators, and it serves 260 affiliated member companies and 380 clients through approximately 220 events per year.

The institution operates a digital service platform comprising a virtual filing system (mesa de partes virtual) accessible until 23:59 on deadlines, virtual and physical hearing rooms, online payment processing, and standardized arbitration clause templates. It is one of 37 institutions accredited under REGAJU to administer arbitrations and JPRD for Peruvian public procurement, and holds ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO 37001:2016 (Anti-Bribery Management) certifications, as well as a municipal operating license from the Provincial Municipality of Utcubamba. Its marketing and go-to-market is event-driven, anchored by international forums (FICA 2025, II Foro Internacional Construcción 360°), weekly webinars, and 13+ institutional cooperation agreements with organizations including ICAM (Madrid), DRBF, LCIA, ICDR, ALARB, and multiple Peruvian universities.

Revenue is generated entirely through transaction-based fees quoted in Peruvian Soles, including arbitration administration fees, arbitrator and adjudicator fees (on a claim-amount scale), emergency arbitrator fees (S/ 8,000–S/ 32,000), training and certification programs, roster registration, document services, and award execution. For public procurement arbitrations, the institution is capped at administering disputes up to 2,000 UIT under Directive N° 004-2025-OECE-CD. Pricing varies between virtual and in-person tribunal installation (S/ 1,500 vs. S/ 3,000), with tiered refund policies on early-stage withdrawal. No external investors, parent company, or capital structure has been disclosed; the institution is independent and non-profit.

Name

Centro de Arbitraje y Resolución de Disputas Amazonas - CARD AMAZONAS

Legal name

Centro de Arbitraje y Resolución de Disputas Amazonas

Website

https://cardamazonas.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CARD AMAZONAS is a private Peruvian non-profit arbitration and dispute resolution institution administering national and international arbitration, emergency arbitration, and Dispute Resolution Boards for public procurement and construction disputes, serving 260 member companies and 380 clients through two offices in Lima and Amazonas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Arbitration Administration Fees: Administrative fees charged for processing arbitration requests, tribunal installation, and case management services for both national public procurement arbitrations and private party arbitrations
2. Arbitrator and Adjudicator Fees: Fees collected on behalf of arbitrators and adjudicators based on claim amount scales, including emergency arbitrator fees
3. Training and Certification Services: Revenue from specialized programs including arbitration training, FIDIC contract courses, dispute board certification, and public procurement contracting programs
4. Roster Registration Fees: Fees for registration and renewal on arbitrator and adjudicator rosters, including application processing
5. Document Services: Fees for certified copies, audio/video copies, and document preservation services
6. Award Execution and Procedural Services: Fees for procedural domicile registration, award execution processing, and recusation proceedings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CARD AMAZONAS is a non-profit arbitration institution that organizes and administers national and international arbitration proceedings, emergency arbitration, Dispute Resolution Boards (JPRD), extrajudicial conciliation, and specialized expert appraisal for commercial and public procurement disputes. Complementing its core adjudication services, the institution delivers continuous training and certification programs in alternative dispute resolution and provides standardized arbitration clause templates and an Ad Hoc Arbitral Secretariat service. Operations are supported by a virtual filing platform, virtual hearing rooms, and an online payment system serving clients principally in Peru.

Product overview

CARD AMAZONAS is an arbitration and dispute resolution institution offering a unified portfolio of conflict management services. The core offering consists of National Arbitration and International Arbitration services for resolving domestic and cross-border commercial and public procurement disputes, complemented by a Dispute Resolution Board (JPRD) service for proactive project-level conflict management. Supporting services include Ad Hoc Arbitral Secretariat, Training and Capacity Building programs, Standardized Clause Templates, Online Payment Services, Emergency Arbitration, Extrajudicial Conciliation, and Specialized Expert Appraisal. The institution operates primarily in Peru's northern region and administers proceedings under its procedural regulations with a roster of over 100 national arbitrators and international arbitrators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Arbitration (Arbitraje Nacional) National arbitration service for resolving disputes between private parties and in public contracting matters under Peruvian law. Targeted at businesses, government entities, and contractors requiring an alternative to court litigation.
• International Arbitration (Arbitraje Internacional) International arbitration service for cross-border commercial disputes, administered under international arbitration standards. Targeted at foreign companies, investors, and entities engaged in international transactions with a nexus to Peru.
• Dispute Resolution Board (JPRD) Proactive conflict management service in construction and infrastructure projects through a standing panel of adjudicators. Targeted at engineering firms, construction companies, and project developers requiring dispute prevention during execution.
• Ad Hoc Arbitral Secretariat (Secretaría General Ad Hoc) Ad hoc arbitral secretariat service providing logistical support, virtual tools, document management, custodian services, and trained arbitral secretaries for non-institutional arbitration proceedings. Targeted at parties conducting ad hoc arbitrations.
• Training (Capacitación) Continuous training programs including webinars, seminars, courses, and specialized certification programs in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, delivered virtually and in-person. Targeted at lawyers, arbitrators, construction professionals, and procurement specialists.
• Standardized Clause Templates (Modelo de Cláusulas) Standardized arbitration and dispute resolution board clause templates for incorporation into commercial contracts and public procurement agreements. Targeted at contracting parties needing ready-made, vetted arbitration language.
• Online Service Payments (Pago Servicios Online) Online payment platform enabling secure processing of arbitration fees, administrative charges, and other service payments via bank transfer. Targeted at parties paying for CARD AMAZONAS services.
• Emergency Arbitration (Arbitraje de Emergencia) Emergency arbitration service for urgent interim relief measures prior to the constitution of the full arbitral tribunal, with expedited procedures and designated emergency arbitrators. Targeted at parties needing urgent protective measures during arbitration.
• Extrajudicial Conciliation (Conciliación Extrajudicial) Extrajudicial conciliation service providing mediated settlement discussions facilitated by accredited conciliation professionals. Targeted at parties seeking negotiated resolutions prior to or alongside arbitration.
• Specialized Expert Appraisal (Peritaje Especializado) Specialized expert appraisal services for technical assessment in construction, engineering, and contractual matters within arbitration and dispute resolution proceedings. Targeted at tribunals and parties needing technical evidence.

Quantifiable outcome

• 380 clients served through various dispute resolution and training services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Madrid (ICAM)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026International cooperation agreement for academic collaboration, legal research, professional exchange, and institutional cooperation in arbitration, dispute resolution, comparative law, public law, and professional ethics. CARD AMAZONAS presented its services including domestic and international arbitration administration, emergency arbitration, JPRD services, conciliation, specialized expert designation, and continuous training programs.
• Universidad Nacional de la Amazonía Peruana (UNAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional cooperation agreement for joint academic initiatives, research, knowledge exchange, and promotion of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Aims to contribute to professional and legal development of the local community.
• ARBITRI (Equipo de Investigación en Arbitraje Nacional e Internacional)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional cooperation agreement with ARBITRI, a student organization recognized by PUCP and Ministry of Education, dedicated to organizing, promoting, researching, and disseminating academic activities related to National and International Arbitration in the university community.
• CEPDA (Centro de Estudios de Derecho Administrativo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional cooperation agreement for promoting specialized training, efficient arbitration, and strengthening of administrative law in Peru. Joint efforts to create training spaces, debate, and academic updating with high-level professional backing.
• Moot de Arbitraje PeruanosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership supporting moot court competitions in international arbitration for Peruvian law students and young professionals.
• Círculo Juvenil de ArbitrajesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with youth arbitration circle for promoting arbitration awareness and education among young legal professionals.
• Sociedad Peruana de DerechosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Peruvian Law Society for legal research and professional development initiatives.
• Taller de Derecho Procesal UNMSMsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with procedural law workshop at National University of San Marcos for academic collaboration in dispute resolution training.
• Alianza Pro Bono PerúsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance for promoting pro bono legal services and access to justice in Peru.
• Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with leading dispute board organization for promoting dispute board mechanisms, professional certification, and best practices in construction dispute prevention and resolution.
• Asociación Latinoamericana de Arbitraje (ALARB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership and cooperation with Latin American arbitration association for regional networking and best practice exchange.
• The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with prestigious international arbitration institution for knowledge exchange and professional development.
• Asociación Latinoamericana de Derecho de la Construcción (ALDEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Latin American construction law association for expertise sharing in construction dispute resolution.
• International Center for Dispute Resolution (ICDR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with ICDR, the international division of AAA, for access to international arbitration standards and procedures.
• RED PROCESALsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with procedural network for professional development and procedural law research.
• Club Español del ArbitrajecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Spanish arbitration club for professional networking and knowledge exchange with Spanish-speaking arbitration community.
• Tribunal Permanente de Revisión del MERCOSURsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional connection with MERCOSUR Permanent Review Tribunal for regional arbitration cooperation.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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