Kluwer: To Reason or Not to Reason: Should Arbitral Institutions Justify Their Refusals to Appoint Arbitrators? – Lithuanian Perspective

It is commonly agreed that arbitration is only as good as the arbitrators. When nominating an arbitrator, a party counts on their expertise, reputation, or views expressed in doctrine. Therefore, a party might be caught off guard when, after a thorough shortlisting of numerous candidates, the arbitral institution rejects its ultimate nomination, forcing it to undergo the entire process anew.