SIAC Arb SIAC Arbitration Rules (2025)
SIAC Arb
SIAC Arbitration Rules (2025)
41.1 The Tribunal may, after considering the views of the parties, appoint one or more experts to report on issues within the scope of the disputes or to otherwise assist the Tribunal.
41.2 The Tribunal shall consult with the parties on the terms of appointment and fees of the expert.
41.3 Any expert appointed under Rule 41.1 shall provide a signed declaration relating to his or her qualifications, impartiality and independence, prior to his or her appointment, in a form to be determined by the Tribunal. The Tribunal shall determine any objection by a party to the expert’s qualifications, impartiality, or independence.
41.4 The parties shall give any expert appointed under Rule 41.1 all relevant information and produce or provide access to any relevant documents, goods or property for inspection.
41.5 Any expert appointed under Rule 41.1 shall submit a report in writing to the Tribunal. Upon receipt of such written report, the Tribunal shall deliver a copy of the report to the parties and the SIAC Secretariat, and the Tribunal shall invite the parties to submit written comments on the report.
41.6 If any party so requests or the Tribunal so decides, an expert appointed under Rule 41.1 shall, after delivery of his or her written report, attend for oral examination at a hearing, whether inperson, or by videoconference, teleconference, or any other form of electronic communication.
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