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Key criteria in appointment of arbitrators in international arbitration
Key criteria in appointment of arbitrators in international arbitration

Author(s): Bazil Oglindă
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, International Law
Published by: Societatea de Stiinte Juridice si Administrative
Keywords: arbitration; appointment; criteria of selection; party autonomy; independence and impartiality

Summary/Abstract: Maybe in all situations the most important factor is the decision making person. In arbitration this person is the arbitrator. Knowing how to choose your arbitrator is the first step in knowing how to win your case. There are some important criteria that needs to be taken into account when appointing an arbitrator, like the independence and impartiality of the arbitrator, the experience in similar cases, knowledge of the system of law applicable to the contract and other backgrounds. Another important aspect is the number of arbitrators and the advantages and disadvantages of having one, three or more arbitrators. All those issues are very important when drafting the arbitration agreement and in matters of complex contracts it is of high importance to have legal advisors that will help you draft an agreement that will minimize risks and favor efficient arbitral proceedings.

  • Issue Year: 5/2015
  • Issue No: 10
  • Page Range: 124-131
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English