How is an arbitration award decided when a tribunal has more than one arbitrator?

In the context of arbitration, when a dispute is referred to a tribunal consisting of more than one arbitrator, the decision-making process is governed by established legal standards and the specific agreement between the parties.12

Under the law and practice of most countries, an arbitration award is considered valid and binding when it is rendered by a majority of the arbitrators. This majority rule applies unless the parties involved have explicitly requested that the tribunal reach a unanimous decision.1

Once rendered, the award carries the authority of a court decision and may be enforced through summary court action according to the procedural law of the jurisdiction where execution is sought.1