By Yasmine EDDAM
4 April 2025
At the heart of the arbitration procedure is the arbitral tribunal, made up of one or more persons responsible for settling the dispute. Often referred to as "private judges", these arbitrators do not derive their power from the State, but from the agreement signed by the parties. Who can play this crucial role in an international context? How is the tribunal formed? And above all, what guarantees ensure its neutrality and what are its responsibilities? Addressing these questions is essential to understanding the reliability and functioning of international arbitration. This article looks at the constitution of the arbitral tribunal, the fundamental requirements of independence and impartiality, and the nature of the contractual relationship between the arbitrator and the parties and the duties that flow from it. Who can be an international arbitrator? Contrary to popular belief, it is not necessary to be a judge or even a lawyer to become an international arbitrator. French law, like most other countries,...
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