Question

The following individuals cannot be appointed as arbitrators unless the parties, after a dispute has arisen between them, mutually agree by an express agreement in writing to select them as arbitrators:

• A. the proposed arbitrator holds a position in an arbitration institution with appointing authority over the dispute
• B. The nephew of the proposed arbitrator has a significant financial interest in the outcome of the dispute
• C. The proposed arbitrator is a lawyer in the same law firm which is representing one of the parties
• D. The proposed arbitrator and one of the counsels were classmates

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The proposed arbitrator is a lawyer in the same law firm which is representing one of the parties

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (C):The proposed arbitrator is a lawyer in the same law firm which is representing one of the parties.