If the parties cannot agree upon the choice of arbitrators or fail to appoint them, any party can request the court to appoint arbitrators. When appointing an arbitrator, the court should take into consideration any qualifications required of the arbitrator by the agreement of the parties and such considerations as are likely to secure the appointment of an independent and impartial arbitrator (in the case of a sole arbitrator, where the parties are from different countries, the advisability of appointing an arbitrator of a nationality different from those of the parties should also be considered).
It often happens that the plans for a project are modified after a decision on environmental conditions is issued but before issuance of a permit for the project itself (e.g. the building permit). Is it necessary to amend the environmental decision?
read furtherWhen a company has been issued an environmental permit, e.g. to release particles into the atmosphere, may it freely assign its rights under the permit?
read furtherInterest in arbitration is growing, due to its effectiveness, professionalism, confidentiality and speed—particularly important benefits for businesses. But the parties do not always take full advantage of the possibilities.
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