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Article 9: Appointment of Sole Arbitrator

Part III — THE ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL

9.1 Where the Tribunal is to consist of a sole arbitrator, the parties shall jointly nominate the arbitrator within fifteen (15) days of the filing of the Answer.

9.2 Failing joint nomination, the Registrar shall appoint the sole arbitrator.

9.3 In making any appointment, the Registrar shall have regard to the factors set out in Article 7.2 and to the requirement that the arbitrator be able to commit to the timelines under these Rules.

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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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Withdrawal within fourteen days of the Notice is permitted under Article 7 without forfeiture of the Registration Fee *.