国际海事仲裁协议及仲裁员选择

Arbitration agreement and appointment of arbitrators in international maritime arbitration

仲裁员在整个仲裁程序中举足轻重,因此,指定的仲裁员是否符合仲裁条款约定且能否履行公正行事的责任就显得至关重要,而仲裁当事方也可以仲裁员不符合仲裁条款约定或未能公正行事为由向法院申请撤换仲裁员。从英国仲裁法律与实务的角度分析仲裁条款与仲裁员选择之间的关系以及选择仲裁员时应予考虑的因素,讨论仲裁员的公正与不偏私的标准,并解释在英国法下撤换仲裁员的理由。

In order to achieve a fair,speedy and cost-effective result through arbitration process,an arbitration agreement as to how to choose arbitrators and to conduct arbitration proceedings and arbitrators so appointed will be vital.It is also very important that the arbitrators can conduct the arbitration proceedings fairly,impartially and cost-effectively.If the arbitrators fail to act properly,the remedy for the parties is to apply to the courts for removal of the arbitrators.This article will discuss both legal and practical aspects of those issues in England.