Question juridique clé
Whether the sole arbitrator was irregularly appointed because of alleged partiality and the extension of a response deadline to the respondent.
Solution extraite
The circumstances did not objectively create a legitimate doubt as to the arbitrator's impartiality; the bias challenge failed.
Motifs extraits
The arbitrator had contacted both parties, disclosed and justified the revised timetable, and a short extension of time did not amount to evidence of favoritism or serious procedural misconduct.