Arbitrators

Guidelines for Inclusion on HKIAC Panel of Arbitrators

The HKIAC has established a panel of arbitrators each of whose members who do have the necessary expertise and knowledge to assist parties in disputes in resolving their disputes in a professional manner.

Persons who wish to be considered for inclusion in HKIAC Panel of Arbitrators should read the following information and submit the required documentation.

HKIAC Panel Listing Requirements

Preliminary Criteria

An arbitrator who wishes to be considered for inclusion on HKIAC Panel of Arbitrators must demonstrate to the HKIAC Panel Selection Committee the following:

Substantial arbitration experience as arbitrator; and
Substantial connection with East Asia; and
Not having been found guilty by a Court or disciplinary tribunal of misconduct which in the sole opinion of HKIAC calls into question his or her ability to act as arbitrator.

In exceptional circumstances eminent persons with substantial relevant experience in arbitration who do not otherwise meet the first two requirements above may be included.

Notes:	1.	Substantial Arbitration Experience A Hong Kong resident candidate can qualify to join the Panel of Arbitrators on the basis of having acted as arbitrator on domestic or international cases. A non- Hong Kong resident candidate can qualify to join the Panel of Arbitrators on the basis of having acted as arbitrator on international cases.
	2.	References may be requested at the discretion of the HKIAC Panel Selection Committee.

Application Procedure for inclusion on HKIAC Panel of Arbitrators

Applicants who wish to be included on HKIAC Panel of Arbitrators are required to complete the application form (Form PA1).

Applicants shall submit the completed form together with an up-to-date one page CV and fee schedule/terms and conditions of appointment to the Secretary-General of the HKIAC by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

All applications will be reviewed by the Secretary-General to ensure that they meet the HKIAC Panel Selection Criteria. If the criteria are met and the application should be placed before the Panel Selection Committee, the HKIAC will inform the applicant that his or her application will be tabled at the next Panel Selection Committee meeting.

HKIAC will write to all applicants informing them of the result of their applications.

HKIAC may at its own discretion include the details of unsuccessful applicants on HKIAC’s database of arbitrators.

Guidelines on Renewal of Arbitration Panel Membership and Continuing Professional Development

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Removal procedure from HKIAC Panel of Arbitrators

It can be stated that the duties of an arbitrator are threefold⁽¹⁾:

Duties imposed by the parties;
Duties imposed by law; and
Ethical duties

HKIAC believes that when an arbitrator conducts arbitration, he or she should be under strict moral and ethical obligations to act fairly and impartially, and adheres to the HKIAC Code of Conduct for Arbitrators⁽²⁾.

If a panelist fails to observe HKIAC Code of Conduct, the Panel Selection Committee may at its discretion remove a panelist without providing reasons for doing so. The decision of the Panel Selection Committee shall be final.

Remarks:
(1)Refer to Alan Redfern and Martin Hunter, Law and Practice of International Commercial Arbitration, 2nd edition,1991, Sweet and Maxwell, pages 262 to271.
(2)HKIAC Code of Conduct for Arbitrators is based closely on Chartered Institute of Arbitrators “Guidelines of Good Practice and Code of Ethical Conduct for Arbitrators”.