Spanish Court considers whether arbitrator's refusal to disclose religious and sexual orientation was a ground to annul award | Practical Law

Spanish Court considers whether arbitrator's refusal to disclose religious and sexual orientation was a ground to annul award | Practical Law

In Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia Judgment no. 5/2014, Id Cendoj: 08019310012014100007, the court considered a request for annulment of an arbitral award on the ground that an arbitrator’s refusal to answer questions regarding personal matters, such as religious or sexual orientation, was a violation of law or procedure.

Spanish Court considers whether arbitrator's refusal to disclose religious and sexual orientation was a ground to annul award

by Alejandro López Ortiz (Counsel) and Alba Briones (Associate) at Hogan Lovells International LLP, Madrid
Published on 19 Mar 2014 • International, Spain
In Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia Judgment no. 5/2014, Id Cendoj: 08019310012014100007, the court considered a request for annulment of an arbitral award on the ground that an arbitrator’s refusal to answer questions regarding personal matters, such as religious or sexual orientation, was a violation of law or procedure.