Considerations In The Determination Of The Party-Appointed Arbitrators

One of the important advantages of arbitration proceedings is that the parties can appoint co-arbitrators. Thus, the parties can ensure that those whose impartiality, knowledge and fairness they trust will decide on their dispute. This opportunity raises the question of who the party-appointed arbitrators should be and the criteria by which the parties should appoint the party-appointed arbitrators.

Since the experience and knowledge of the arbitral tribunal will determine the fate of the award, we have presented below some of the criteria to be considered in the appointment of co-arbitrators. Of course, this enumeration is not exhaustive. Different criteria may emerge according to the characteristics of the case.