List-and-Appointment Service

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Introduction

This service assists parties in the selection of one or more arbitrators from a list provided by the 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. The parties empower the SCCA to administer the following steps:

 

  • Request for List:

All parties agree that the 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 call. The 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 advise the SCCA of their agreement.

 

If, after receipt of the list, the parties are unable to agree upon one or more arbitrators, each party shall have 14 calendar days (or any other agreeable timeframe) from the transmittal date in which to strike names objected to, number the remaining names in order of preference, and return the list to the 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 persons who have been approved on the parties’ lists, and in accordance with the designated order of mutual preference, the SCCA will invite one or more arbitrators to serve. If an arbitrator declines, the SCCA invites the next, highest-ranked candidate.

If the parties fail to agree on any of the persons listed, or if the appointment cannot be made from the submitted list, the SCCA will, upon written request by either side, make an administrative appointment from its SCCA Arbitrator Roster. Alternatively, the parties can agree to additional lists subject to payment of an additional fee. Otherwise, the List-and-Appointment Service ends and the SCCA closes its file.

 

  • Challenge, reaffirmation/removal, substitution:

When a candidate accepts the appointment, the SCCA sends the executed appointment documents, along with any disclosures, to the parties. In case of a disclosure, the SCCA invites the parties to submit any challenges within 7 calendar days based on that disclosure. In case of a challenge, the SCCA invites comments from the other side within 7 calendar days. If the parties cannot agree on whether the disclosure disqualifies the arbitrator from service, the SCCA Administrative Committee will, in its sole discretion, make a determination.

 

If the arbitrator is reaffirmed, the List‑and‑Appointment Service ends and the SCCA closes its file. If the SCCA removes an arbitrator, the SCCA invites the next, highest-ranked candidate from the list and repeats the appointment process. In case no candidates remain from those provided on the list, the parties can agree to an additional list to be ranked subject to payment of an additional fee. Alternatively, the parties can agree to an administrative appointment at no additional cost. Otherwise, the List‑and‑Appointment Service ends and the SCCA closes its file.

 

Service Fee:

  • List of 5 names: SAR 3,000 (SAR 1,500 for an additional list of 5 names)
  • List of 10 names: SAR 4,000 (SAR 2,000 for an additional list of 10 names)
  • List of 15 names: SAR 5,000 (SAR 2,500 for an additional list of 15 names)
  • 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 the SCCA determines, in its sole discretion, that it is unable to compile a suitable list of candidates after completing a full search of its SCCA Arbitrator Roster, the SCCA will refund the full service fee for that list.

 

How to Request the List-and-Appointment Service:

 

Please download our List-and Appointment Service Request Form. Please return the printed and executed form via email at casefiling@sadr.org  or via mail to the SCCA at:

 

Council of Saudi Chamber Building, 8th Floor

7982 King Fahd Branch Road, Al Mutamarat

Riyadh 12711-4183

Saudi Arabia

 

Payment of the service fee can be made via wire transfer using the following wire transfer information and, upon request, via credit card.

 

Beneficiary:        Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration

Bank:                   Alinma Bank

IBAN:                   SA0405000068202001247000

Swift Code:         INMASARI

Reference:          YOUR NAME; Fee for List-and-Appointment Service

 

Please send a copy of the proof of transfer to finance@sadr.org.

 

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 filing and final fees under Appendix I to the SCCA Arbitration Rules. The SCCA reserves the right to refuse its services at its sole discretion at any time.