Challenge to and Removal of Arbitrators

Grounds for challenge and removal. In accordance with The Arbitration Law, an arbitrator shall be removed from the case, and either party may challenge an arbitrator, if the arbitrator:

(1) is a party to the case or a close relative of either party or either party's representative;

(2) has an interest in the case;

(3) is otherwise related to either party or either party's representative, which may affect the impartiality of the arbitration; or

(4) has privately met with or accepted any hospitality or gift from either party or either party's representative.

The party who intends to challenge an arbitrator must submit a written challenge stating the facts and reasons on which the challenge is based, accompanied by supporting documents and other evidence, where necessary.