From Aroma to Dhaliwal: Lessons on arbitrator’s contracts in ad hoc arbitration, part one

By Majid Pourostad ( October 29, 2025, 1:55 PM EDT) -- In Canada, the culture of ad hoc arbitration remains stronger than institutional arbitration. While this flexibility offers autonomy and efficiency, it also exposes vulnerabilities, especially when parties and counsel neglect to formalize their relationship with the arbitrator through a robust engagement contract....