List of arbitrators

The list is reviewed every five years: each arbitrator must show activity, availability and continuing training. Arbitrators who have received no appointment in three years are contacted to confirm that they wish to remain listed.

New names are added each year, after a call for applications and review by the council. Diversity of legal traditions and experience is an explicit selection criterion.

Each entry includes the arbitrator's photograph, languages, career, specialisms, number of cases handled, availability and any publications. A section flags declared links with market operators.

Entries contain neither assessment nor ranking: the tribunal does not publicly evaluate its arbitrators, but the parties may give feedback to the quality committee.

The parties are not obliged to choose from the list. They may propose an outside arbitrator, who must be confirmed by the president and sign the declaration of independence and the code of ethics. In practice, 88% of appointed arbitrators come from the list.

Failing agreement by the parties, the tribunal's council appoints the arbitrator from the names on the list, taking account of languages, specialism and availability.

A party may question a prospective arbitrator about availability, experience and any links. It may not discuss the merits of the case. The Registry arranges a short exchange, in the presence or with the knowledge of the other party, to guarantee equality.

These rules aim to avoid any suspicion of partiality. A non-compliant contact may lead to the arbitrator's exclusion.