FIFA CAS Arbitration & Appeals 3

Question 1

Under the CAS Code, how many arbitrators typically compose a CAS panel in an appeal arbitration procedure?

Accepted Answer

Three arbitrators

Answer

CAS appeal panels are ordinarily composed of three arbitrators unless the parties agree to a sole arbitrator.

Question 2

Which international convention facilitates the recognition and enforcement of foreign CAS arbitral awards in over 170 countries?

Accepted Answer

The New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

Answer

The 1958 New York Convention is the primary treaty enabling enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, including those issued by CAS.

Question 3

A football agent claims confidentiality over documents submitted during CAS proceedings. What is the general CAS rule on confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

CAS proceedings are confidential but awards may be published with party consent or by CAS decision

Answer

CAS proceedings are confidential by default, but awards can be made public if both parties agree or CAS decides it is in the interest of sport.

Question 4

When a CAS panel issues an award, against which court can a losing party challenge the award on very limited grounds?

Accepted Answer

The Swiss Federal Tribunal

Answer

CAS awards seated in Lausanne may only be challenged before the Swiss Federal Tribunal on narrow grounds such as lack of jurisdiction or procedural irregularity.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a CAS 'R-48 procedure' (expedited procedure)?

Accepted Answer

To resolve disputes during an ongoing competition within very tight deadlines

Answer

The CAS ad hoc division uses expedited procedures (linked to R-48 timelines) to resolve disputes arising during major competitions such as the Olympics or World Cup.

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FIFA CAS Arbitration & Appeals 3