Principle I

One of the fundamental principles of arbitration is that the parties are seeking a fair and efficient resolution process. I firmly believe that an important part of the arbitrator’s role is to conduct a fair and efficient process from the filing for arbitration to the issuance of the award by the arbitrator.

Principle II

The arbitral process belongs to the parties to design and to implement. The role of the arbitrator is to manage the process, permitting the parties to agree where they can and being prepared to make a fair decision where the parties have reached an impasse. The management role of the arbitrator is crucial before the hearing and during the hearing if the first principle—fairness and efficiency—is to be achieved.