Arbitrators & Mediators:

General Requirements for Arbitrator Registration:

In accordance with the Center’s Board of Trustees Decree No. 1 of 2021, applicants seeking registration as arbitrators or mediators must meet the following criteria:

• Be a natural person with full legal capacity.

• Hold a university degree.

• Demonstrate good conduct and an excellent reputation.

• Possess relevant experience in the non-banking financial activity related to their registration, meeting at least one of the following:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience;

• Minimum of 7 years of experience for master’s degree holders; or

• Minimum of 5 years of experience for Ph.D. holders.

• Successfully complete the training programs and courses designated by the Center.

• Have no prior convictions for felonies, misdemeanors affecting honor or trust, or any serious crimes.

• Have not faced disciplinary action or been barred from practicing any profession in the three years preceding the application, except for warnings.

Application Requirements:

• Submission of a detailed CV along with the application form.

• Payment of an application fee of EGP 300.

Application Review Process:

• All applications will be thoroughly examined and reviewed by the Center.

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview.

Exemptions from Personal Interview:
Applicants are exempt from the interview requirement if they meet any of the following:

• Government officials as defined under Law No. 106 of 2013.

• Individuals who have served as president, vice president, or board member of international, regional, or local bodies related to banking, non-bank financing, investment, or credit for a minimum of two years.

• Judges of the Supreme Court or equivalent judicial authorities.

• Former managers of arbitration and mediation centers established under international or regional agreements or law.

• University professors specializing in banking, non-bank financing, investment, or credit.

• Professionals with experience serving as arbitrators in four or more arbitration cases or mediators in at least four mediation procedures.

Fees and Validity:

• The registration fee is EGP 5,000 per financial activity and is payable once upon registration.

• Registration is valid for a period of three (3) years.

For further information or inquiries regarding the registration process, please contact us at:
ecas@ecas.org.eg

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“Serious crimes” refer to offenses punishable by imprisonment or by a fine not less than EGP 500,000 under any of the following:

• Laws regulating non-banking financial activities

• The Central Bank Law

• The Anti-Money Laundering Law