This service assists parties in the selection of one or more Arbitrators from a list provided by SCCA through the entire appointment process, including the conflicts check, challenges, and substitutions.
It is suitable for situations where the selection of a sole Arbitrator, three Arbitrators, or the Presiding Arbitrator is needed. By agreeing to the List-and-Appointment Service, the parties authorize SCCA to administer the following steps:
Request for List
All parties agree that SCCA provide a list of 5, 10, or 15 candidates based on qualifications, expertise, and other factors requested by the parties in writing or during an administrative conference.
SCCA will then send simultaneously to each side an identical list of names of persons for consideration as Arbitrator(s). The parties are encouraged to agree to one or more Arbitrators from the submitted list and shall inform SCCA of their agreement.
Selection by Ranking the List
If, after receipt of the list, the parties are unable to agree on one or more candidates from the list, each party shall have 14 calendar days (or any other agreeable timeframe) from the transmittal date of the list in which to strike names objected to, number the remaining names in order of preference, and return the list to SCCA. If a party does not return the list within the time specified, all persons therein shall be deemed acceptable. The parties are not required to exchange their lists.
From among the people who have been approved on the parties’ lists, and in accordance with the designated order of mutual preference, SCCA will invite one or more Arbitrators to serve. If an Arbitrator declines, SCCA invites the next, highest-ranked candidate.
Appointment, Objection, and Substitution
When a candidate accepts the invitation to serve as an Arbitrator, and his or her Statement of Acceptance does not include any disclosure, SCCA appoints the candidate as Arbitrator and informs the parties accordingly. The List-and-Appointment Service ends and SCCA closes its file.
If the Statement of Acceptance includes a disclosure, SCCA invites the parties to submit any objections to the appointment of the candidate within seven calendar days based on that disclosure. If neither party objects, SCCA appoints the candidate as Arbitrator and informs the parties accordingly. The List-and-Appointment Service ends and SCCA closes its file.
If any party objects, SCCA invites the other party to comment within seven calendar days. If the other party agrees with the objection, SCCA invites the next, highest-ranked candidate from the submitted list and repeats the above steps. If the other party disagrees with the objection, SCCA will review the parties’ positions and make a determination.
If SCCA rejects the objection, SCCA appoints the candidate as Arbitrator and informs the parties accordingly. The List-and-Appointment Service ends and SCCA closes its file. If SCCA agrees with the objection, SCCA invites the next, highest-ranked candidate from the submitted list and repeats the above steps.
If the parties fail to agree on any of the persons on the submitted list, or if for any other reason an appointment cannot be made from the list, the parties can agree to an additional list subject to payment of an additional service fee. Alternatively, SCCA shall, upon written request by either side, invite a candidate from its SCCA Arbitrator Roster to serve as an Arbitrator at no additional costs and repeat the above steps until an appointment is made.
Additional SAR 3,000 for each Arbitrator to be appointed.
The service fee is due and payable at the time of the submission of the service request. If SCCA determines at its discretion that it is unable to compile a suitable list of candidates after completing a full search of its SCCA Arbitrator Roster, SCCA will refund the full service fee for that list.
Payment of the service fee can be made when filing online or via wire transfer using the following wire transfer information:
Beneficiary: Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration
Bank: Alinma Bank
IBAN: SA0405000068202001247000
Swift Code: INMASARI
Reference: YOUR NAME; Fee for List-and-Appointment Service
In the case of a wire transfer, please send a copy of the proof of transfer to finance@sadr.org.
Please download the Service Request Form. Please return the printed and executed form via email at casefiling@sadr.org or via mail to the SCCA at:
NOTE: The parties may agree at any stage to convert their ad hoc dispute into an SCCA-administered arbitration. A portion of the service fee already paid will be credited towards the SCCA administrative fees under Appendix I to the SCCA Arbitration Rules. SCCA reserves the right to refuse its services at its discretion at any time.
