Mediation costs

CAS mediation costs are fixed at CHF 1’000.

Each party must pay an equal share of CHF 500 for the procedure to be initiated. Should an Ordinary or Appeals Arbitration subsequently proceed to mediation, the cost of the arbitration procedure is credited.

Mediator's costs and fees

The amount to be paid to the mediator is fixed by the CAS Director General based on the work and time that is to be provided. CAS mediators are paid an hourly rate of CHF 200, exclusive of VAT.

For cases with disputed value up to CHF 50,000, the mediator's fees are capped at a maximum of CHF 2,000, exclusive of VAT.

For cases with disputed value up to CHF 150,000, the mediator's fees are capped at a maximum of CHF 4,000, exclusive of VAT.

In addition to the payment of fees, the mediator is justified in requesting the reimbursement of their costs upon presentation of receipts as follows:

• Air travel: up to 2500 km per journey: price of an economy class ticket (determined by the CAS); more than 2500 km: price of a business class ticket (determined by the CAS);

• Travel by train: price of a first class return ticket;

• Travel by car: price of a first class return rail ticket;

• Hotel accommodation: price of a hotel room, superior category, up to a maximum of CHF 350 per night.

• Meals: maximum of CHF 150 per day.

In the absence of receipts, any telephone, postage, photocopying or other secretarial costs are reimbursed, up to a maximum of CHF 200. If a mediator does not file a summary of their work and time spent on the case, or the receipts for the reimbursement of their expenses, within 30 days of the termination of the mediation, the mediator is conclusively deemed to have waived their costs and fees and the ICAS/CAS is entitled not to pay them any indemnity.

National taxes, such as VAT, if any, related to the amounts paid by the CAS shall be paid in equal share by the Parties upon request by the mediator.