SIAC may serve as an appointing authority to appoint experts to resolve technical disputes outside of arbitration. The procedure for appointment varies depending on the circumstances of the case.   A party who wishes to engage SIAC’s appointment service for experts should submit a written request to SIAC. SIAC does not prescribe any specific form/format for such request but it should include the names, nationalities and contact details of the parties, a copy of the contract or other instrument out of or in relation to which the dispute arises, the agreement on the appointment of the expert, a brief statement of the nature of the dispute, the quantum of the claim(s) and any supporting documents.   An appointment fee is payable to SIAC for such appointments, and the fees payable are the same as the SIAC Schedule of Fees for ad hoc appointments of arbitrators.