The appointment of arbitrators unveiled: a comparison of party and CAM criteria

Presentation

What really happens behind the scenes of an arbitrator’s appointment?

Join us for a 90-minute long-form conversation offering an exclusive deep dive into the arbitrator selection process. The discussion will compare the strategic priorities of the parties with the institutional role of CAM, bridging the gap between institutional transparency and the parties’ need for specific expertise in complex, cross-border disputes.

The session will explore:

The Institutional Perspective
How a leading arbitral centre such as CAM safeguards neutrality, independence, and quality in arbitral appointments.

The Parties’ Perspective
Strategic and practical factors influencing the arbitrator selection in high-stakes international disputes.

The Co-arbitrators’ Perspective
Criteria for selection of the chair of the arbitral tribunal; any limits to the parties’ influence?

Contemporary Trends
Diversity (broadly considered) and the transformation of international appointment standards.

The Human Factor
Career trajectories, structural barriers, and the shaping of the next generation of international arbitrators.