Independence and Impartiality of Arbitrators

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Lisbon Court of Appeal Date: 01-02-2018 Case Nr. 1320/17.0YRLSB-8 LINK DGSI Headline: The Arbitrator’s prior opinion on a given issue does not in itself imply a lack of independence or impartiality. Summary: The fact that the arbitrator has an opinion about certain issues does not in itself imply lack of impartiality or impartiality. In certain… Read More »Lisbon Court of Appeal | Impartiality and Independence of Arbitrators | Challenge of Arbitrator | 01-02-2018 | Case #023

Lisbon Court of Appeal Date: 03-10-2017 Case Nr. 1177/17.1YRLSB-7 LINK DGSI Headline: In cases where omission to disclose is of substance that is fundamental in nature, this in itself would point towards a lack of independence or impartiality. Where the challenge is based on the fact that certain relevant evidence was not considered by the… Read More »Lisbon Court of Appeal | Impartiality and Independence of Arbitrators | Challenge of Arbitrator | 03-10-2017 | Case #022

Lisbon Court of Appeal Date: 24-03-2015 Case Nr. 1361/14.0YRLSB.L1-1 LINK DGSI Headline: Arbitrator can be disqualified for being repeatedly appointed by same party/law firm if the circumstances in question give rise to justifiable doubts. Provisions under IBA Guidelines on the Conflict of Interest in International Arbitration 2004, Orange List (3.1.3, 3.1.5 and 3.3.7) were referred… Read More »Lisbon Court of Appeal | Impartiality and Independence of Arbitrators | Challenge of Arbitrator | 24-03-2015 | Case #019