Join the FEAM founding bench
FEAM is empanelling arbitrators and mediators for its founding panel — the practitioners who will hear its first matters and help shape a new institution from the outset. We welcome applicants from across the profession, and from diverse backgrounds and regions.
Build a new institution, on the ground floor
FEAM is designed the way established arbitral institutions are built — transparent rules, a published fee schedule, and technology at its core. Joining now means helping set its standards, not inheriting someone else's.
Institutional standards
Fixed rules, a published fee schedule, and a secretariat that administers each matter — not ad hoc practice.
Technology-enabled
Digital-first administration and an ODR track, so you can hear matters efficiently, in person or online.
A merit-based bench
Empanelment against clear criteria and ongoing conduct review — a panel whose standing rests on its standards.
Founding standing
Early panellists help shape FEAM's practice and are recognised as part of its founding institutional bench.
Three tracks
Find the track that fits your practice, then apply.
Arbitrators
Advocates, retired judges and domain experts who sit as arbitrators under the FEAM Arbitration Rules.
Mediators
Trained mediators across commercial, construction, employment, family and community disputes.
Senior Panel
The most senior practitioners — the first source for Emergency Arbitrator and presiding-chair appointments.
Full eligibility criteria, obligations and process are set out in the Empanelment Rules.
Ready to join the FEAM panel?
Whether you're an arbitrator, a mediator or a senior practitioner, we'd welcome your application to the founding bench. Send us your details and areas of expertise, and the secretariat will be in touch.
Empanelment is at FEAM's discretion, against its published criteria and Code of Ethics, and does not guarantee appointment to any matter. Full criteria are set out in the Empanelment Rules. This page is for general information and does not constitute legal advice.