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Article 7: Number of Arbitrators

Part III — THE ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL

7.1 The Tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator or three arbitrators as the parties have agreed.

7.2 Absent party agreement, the Registrar shall determine the number of arbitrators, having regard to:

7.2.1 the complexity of the dispute; 7.2.2 the amount in dispute; 7.2.3 the Track allocated under Part IV; 7.2.4 the preferences expressed by the parties; and 7.2.5 efficient and cost-effective resolution.

7.3 For Small-Value Track and Express Track proceedings under Part IV, the Tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator, save in exceptional circumstances as determined by the Registrar for good cause recorded in writing or on joint party election.

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Parties with a valid arbitration agreement may file a Notice of Arbitration under the Consolidated Rulebook. The Secretariat acknowledges within one business day.

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