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CORD Neutrals
CORD's panel of arbitrators and mediators are appointed through a thorough vetting process and matched to each case based on expertise, availability, and the specific needs of the dispute.
How Neutrals Are Selected
A thorough vetting process — not just a list of names
Every arbitrator and mediator on the CORD panel is individually evaluated before empanelment. CORD does not maintain an open or self-registered list — each neutral is assessed for qualifications, experience, domain expertise, and professional conduct.
The vetting process includes review of academic and professional credentials, track record in prior proceedings, training certifications, and alignment with CORD's standards of impartiality and institutional integrity.
Case-Matched Appointment
Each neutral is matched to each case
Dispute value
Neutrals are matched to the financial scale of the case — ensuring proportionate expertise and experience.
Complexity
The legal, factual, and sectoral complexity of the dispute determines the depth of expertise required of the appointed neutral.
Language
Proceedings can be conducted in multiple Indian and international languages. Neutrals are matched to the parties' preferred language of proceedings.
Availability
CORD coordinates the scheduling and availability of neutrals to ensure proceedings commence and conclude within committed timelines.
Appointment Process
Transparent, fair, and fully compliant with applicable law
CORD's appointment process is designed to meet the highest standards of procedural fairness — aligned with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Mediation Act, 2023, and all applicable case laws governing neutral appointment.
Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996
CORD's arbitrator appointment process follows the statutory framework under Sections 11 and 15 of the Act, ensuring party rights are preserved and due process is maintained throughout.
Mediation Act, 2023
Mediator appointments comply with the standards and qualifications prescribed under the Mediation Act, 2023, including independence, impartiality, and requisite training.
Applicable case laws
CORD monitors and applies evolving judicial guidance on neutral appointment, conflict of interest disclosure, and institutional independence from Supreme Court and High Court judgments.
Upheld in Courts
CORD's arbitrator appointment process has been challenged and upheld in Indian courts. Our institutional appointment framework — including the procedures for constitution of tribunals, disclosure requirements, and handling of conflicts — has been validated by the judiciary, affirming CORD's standing as a credible and legally sound institution.
Join the CORD Panel
Want to empanel with CORD as a neutral?
If you want to be a part of a reimagined way of dispute resolution driven by tech, we invite you to reach out. Our empanelment process evaluates domain expertise, professional standing, training credentials, and availability. Empanelled neutrals receive ongoing training, institutional support, and access to the platform to manage cases.