The CCA Panel consists of diverse alternative dispute resolution professionals from various jurisdictions and backgrounds across the globe.
Admission to the CCA Panel is by invitation from the Board of the CCA or by application subject to the consideration and approval of the Director.
As the process of an appointment involves various factors and considerations including but not limited to availability, experience, and suitability to any given particular matter, so as ensure the quality and compliance of the statutory regime and equal distribution of cases amongst all panellist empanelled with the CCA, admission to the CCA Panel does not mean that you will automatically receive a new matter from the CCA and/or be considered for an appointment for a matter.
If you wish to make an application, please submit the same via our online portal. No fees are payable for empanelment application.
The CCA's standard requirements for a successful application is set-out below:
For empanelment as an arbitrator:
aged between 25 to 70 years old;
tertiary education;
a minimum of 3 years Post-Qualified Experience in the field of arbitration. In their applications, the applicants must demonstrate their ongoing experience in arbitration whether in their capacity as arbitrator and/or counsel. Other relevant experience such as those acquired as tribunal secretary, expert witnesses and other professional undertakings in arbitration practice may be considered by the Board of the CCA on a case-by-case basis;
Fellowship or similar accreditations from professional membership organisations in arbitration.
is not a bankrupt nor convicted of any criminal offence.
For empanelment as a mediator:
aged between 25 to 70 years old;
tertiary education;
accreditation as a mediator from recognised professional organisations of global standing; and
is not a bankrupt nor convicted of any criminal offence.