How is a Panel for an administrative proceeding in respect of a .ph domain name dispute established?
The Panels which conduct .ph domain name disputes are composed of one (1) or three (3) Panelists, as the case may be. The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) maintains a list of Panelists whom the HKIAC considers to be independent, reputable, knowledgeable, experienced, impartial and suited to undertake the task of deciding disputes in respect of .ph domain names. The HKIAC selects the Panelists to sit on a phTLD Dispute Resolution Policy Panel on a case-by-case basis in light of the following criteria:- the nature of the dispute, the availability of the Panelist(s), the identity of the Parties, the independence and impartiality of the Panelist (s), any stipulations in the relevant Registration Agreement and any suggestions made by the Parties themselves. Prior to an appointment, a proposed Panelist must declare in writing to the Parties and the HKIAC any circumstances which could give rise to any justifiable doubt as to the Panelist’s impartiality or independence or pre
