The phrase
"presiding arbitrator" refers to the person who leads or oversees an arbitration process. They make important decisions, manage the proceedings, and ensure that all parties are treated fairly.
Full definition
Sole
presiding arbitrator in a maritime dispute with a Nicaraguan claimant and Bahamian Respondent, applying general United States maritime law, and with the seat of arbitration in Nicaragua.
One arbitrator is appointed by each party, and the
third presiding arbitrator is appointed by agreement between the disputing parties.
specific qualifications of the arbitrators / mediators or
a presiding arbitrator / mediator including, but not limited to, language, technical training;
Gladys Bagasin assists Prof. Bernard Hanotiau in the management of international commercial and investment arbitration cases where he acts as
the presiding arbitrator or member of the arbitral tribunal.
(b) in the case of a three person tribunal where
the presiding arbitrator is not challenged, the presiding arbitrator shall decide the challenge;
(c) Where the appointed arbitrators have not agreed upon
a presiding arbitrator within 14 days, either party may apply to the Centre to appoint the presiding arbitrator pursuant to Rule 16.
The third arbitrator shall act as
the presiding arbitrator of the tribunal.
(2) Where an application is made to the Centre to appoint a sole or
presiding arbitrator, it shall use the following procedure unless it determines the procedure to be inappropriate.
(c) where
the presiding arbitrator is the challenged arbitrator, all of the arbitrators shall decide the challenge.
The third arbitrator will act as
the presiding arbitrator of the tribunal.
The Institute shall determine the fee of a sole or
presiding arbitrator in accordance with Table B (Appendix II of the Arbitration Rules).