Role of the ADR Secretariat

The ADR Secretariat is separate from the Secretariat of the Court of Arbitration. This division is intended to preserve the full confidentiality of ADR and arbitration proceedings whether they are concurrent or not.

Case management

  • Facilitate establishment of proceeding, “pre-mediate” procedural disputes and explain process
  • Assist parties to designate or appoint Neutral
  • Oversee financial aspects
  • Supervise proper conduct under ADR Rules
  • Replace Neutral if necessary