On 11 February 2026, in Buried Hill v. Turkmenistan, the two remaining arbitrators, Mr Siqueiros and Mr Goldberg (the “Unchallenged Arbitrators”), accepted Buried Hill Serdar Limited’s (the “Claimant”) proposal to disqualify Professor Philippe Sands, KC, from the tribunal. Their decision was based on Articles 14(1), 57 and 58 of the Convention on the Settlement of […]
Criminal Liability of Arbitrators
Arbitration is a widely used method of resolving commercial and investment disputes globally, valued for its neutrality, confidentiality, and procedural flexibility. Arbitrators play a key role in this system, with their integrity, independence, and competence being essential to the arbitral process. Nonetheless, with this authority comes responsibility. Arbitrators are generally protected from civil suits under […]
The Importance of Choosing the Right Arbitrator
International arbitration is a preferred method for resolving cross-border commercial and investment disputes. Arbitrators play a crucial role in shaping the arbitration process, determining the outcome of a dispute, and ensuring that the arbitration proceedings are conducted fairly, efficiently, and impartially. A bad arbitrator rarely renders a good decision. The selection of the right arbitrator […]
2024 CPR Guidelines for Arbitrator Disclosure
In August 2024, the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution published its Guidelines for Arbitrator Disclosure (the “CPR Guidelines”), aiming to provide arbitrators with practical guidance on preparing their disclosures to avoid potential conflicts of interest. Purpose and Scope As indicated in their preamble, the CPR Guidelines seek to facilitate the arbitrators’ disclosure process, […]
The Impartiality Test: How Unbiased Can an Arbitrator Truly Be?
“It is not merely of some importance but is of fundamental importance that justice should not only be done but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done”[1], Lord Hewart said and made history. How unbiased can an arbitrator truly be? This note showcases the tests and challenges of impartiality in arbitration. The “Impartiality […]