*4.3.4 Appointment of the arbitral tribunal*

One feature of arbitration is that the arbitrators should be clear about the specific nature of the disputes with relevant knowledge and experience in the subject matter. Given the nascent state of smart legal contracts, an arbitrator who meets the requirements would be rare. The Rules name the Society for Computers and Law as the appointing body, but no detailed procedure for how an arbitrator is selected and appointed. So far, the appointing body does not maintain a panel of suitably qualified arbitrators. Parties can control the selection process by expressing preferences in advance as to their number, identity or qualifications but the final appointment is subject to the agreement with the appointing body. More information on the appointment of the arbitrators from the appointing body is needed to allow early adoption of the process by industry.
