Procedural review does not prevent a meaningful review of awards, however. Arguably, the
various procedural mechanisms can be used as a substitute gauge of the appropriateness of the award. Moreover, arbitrators, like judges, do not like to have their awards annulled, set aside or denied enforcement; and arbitrators tend to exhibit a great deal of care to retain the integrity of the process. Ultimately, this suggests that the review process makes arbitrators and judges functionally similar; and such similarity suggests that arbitrator’s should strive to
apply the applicable law in a neutrally and fair manner.