Role of The Arbitrator

The Role of an Arbitrator by Dr. Raphael Christopher is a practical, intellectual, and ethical exploration of arbitration and the indispensable role played by arbitrators in modern dispute resolution. The book presents arbitration not merely as a legal process, but as a disciplined art of judgment, leadership, neutrality, communication, and procedural fairness. The book carefully examines the arbitrator’s responsibilities from appointment to final award, including: 1. Managing proceedings fairly and efficiently 2. Ensuring procedural justice and equal treatment of parties 3. Maintaining confidentiality and professional integrity 4. Evaluating evidence and witness credibility 5. Writing clear, enforceable, and reasoned awards 6. Balancing party autonomy with active case management 7. Handling interim measures and emergency relief 8. Avoiding bias, conflicts of interest, and misconduct