1. Qualifications
a. At least 10 years of professional experience in law, international trade, or related fields
b. Training or relevant experience in arbitration or other alternative dispute resolution methods
c. Outstanding contributions, a leadership position, or comparable honors or awards in their field;
d. Ability to draft international arbitral awards;
e. Excellent language skills;
f. Aged between 35 and 75.
2. Neutrality
a. A commitment to arbitration, fairness, integrity, high ethical standards, and independent handling of cases;
b. No prejudice or discrimination toward any party;
c. Highly respected by peers for integrity, fairness, and excellent arbitral awards,
3. Commitment
a. Willingness to complete training under the commercial arbitration development program guided by APIAC;
b. Willingness to comply with the APIAC Code of Conduct for Arbitrators;
c. Willingness to devote time and effort when appointed as an arbitrator;
d. Willingness to support APIAC’s work.
4. Review
a. Participation in APIAC arbitrator training and receipt of a completion certificate;
b. Approval by more than 2/3 of the APIAC Arbitrator Selection Committee.