Arbitrator Appointments in Multi-Party & Asymmetrical Arbitrations -Institutional Approaches?

The Swiss Arbitration Centre will participate in a panel discussion on arbitrator appointments in multi-party and asymmetrical arbitrations. Organised by IFCAI and held in partnership with VIAC, SIAC and the CAM CCBC Centre for Arbitration and Mediation, the event will bring together leading practitioners and institutional representatives to discuss innovative approaches and practical challenges in post-award control and arbitrator appointments.

The panel, “Breaking the Mold: Arbitrator Appointments in Multi-Party & Asymmetrical Arbitrations – Institutional Approaches?”, will explore institutional approaches to arbitrator appointments, comparing practices across different jurisdictions and offering insights for arbitrators, counsel, and institutions.

Taking place on Monday, 30 March 2026, from 11:30 to 14:00 at the offices KNOETZL, the discussion will provide valuable perspectives on multi-party and asymmetrical arbitration, including commercial and investment contexts.

Our speakers include:

• Patrizia Netal, Partner, KNOETZL and Vice President, VIAC
• Julia Simon, Legal Counsel, Swiss Arbitration Centre
• Niamh Leinwather, Secretary General, VIAC and Secretary Treasurer, IFCAI
• Rodrigo Garcia da Fonseca, President, CAM CCBC
• Vivekananda Neelakantan, Registrar, SIAC

Registration is free and can be completed via the link above. We look forward to participating in this important event and contributing to the dialogue on evolving institutional practices in arbitration.