Constitution of the arbitral tribunal under the SCC Arbitration Rules 2023: appointments, independence and disclosure (including third‑party interests), nationality and seat issues, and arbitrator challenge procedure.
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This Practice Note addresses the tribunal under the 2023 Arbitration Rules of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) Arbitration Institute (the 2023 SCC Rules). The 2023 SCC Rules govern SCC arbitrations begun on or after 1 January 2023, unless the parties stipulate otherwise.
The number of arbitrators
The parties may determine how many arbitrators will hear an SCC arbitration (2023 SCC Rules, art 16(1)). In the absence of any agreement, the Board will decide whether the tribunal comprises one or three arbitrators, taking into account the case’s complexity, the amount in dispute and any other relevant circumstances (2023 SCC Rules, art 16(2)). Note that under the Expedited Rules, there is only one arbitrator—see Practice Note: SCC Rules (2023)—expedited procedure.
Appointment of a sole arbitrator
Where a sole arbitrator is to be appointed, the parties are afforded ten days to make a joint appointment (2023 SCC Rules, art 17(3)). Parties often find reaching consensus difficult; nevertheless, it is usually prudent for their counsel to liaise in an effort to secure agreement. If the parties fail to agree within the specified time, the Board shall make...
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