Article 3 Selection of the mediator
United Kingdom
1.
The Parties shall mutually agree on a mediator at the beginning of the mediation proceeding, and no later than 15 days after receipt of the reply to the mediation request.
2.
A mediator shall not be a citizen of either Party, unless the Parties agree otherwise.
3.
The mediator shall provide a written statement confirming his or her impartiality and independence and his or her availability to oversee the mediation proceeding.
4.
The mediator shall comply mutatis mutandis with the code of conduct for arbitrators.