RICS: Dealing with Conflicts of Interest in Dispute Resolution with Martin Burns and Philip Meade #42

In being appointed as an arbitrator, there may be instances where you’re forced to consider any conflicts of interest, and with such a large grey area it’s vital to know the main principles and considerations in these situations.

In The RICS Podcast this week, Philip Meade and Martin Burns share the insights from their experiences and how they’ve informed the latest edition of the Guidance Note on Conflicts of Interest for Dispute Resolvers.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Deciding what constitutes a conflict of interest
• Actions to take in grey area scenarios
• Actual bias and perceived bias
• Links and distinctions between independence and impartiality