Arbitration – Arbitrator’s power to procure third party assistance

The author describes the options, risks and procedural mechanisms involved in subcontracting the use of an adviser in arbitration matters of a charge, suggesting that the UK legislation could be amended to facilitate the arbitrator’s access to independent advice. Article by Julian Critchlow (Partner, S.J. Berwin) published in Amicus Curiae - Journal of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and its Society for Advanced Legal Studies. The Journal is produced by the Society for Advanced Legal Studies at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London.