The expert referred to in Article L. 225-209-2 is appointed unanimously by the shareholders or, failing this, by the president of the commercial court ruling on a petition at the request of the corporate officers.
He is chosen from among the statutory auditors registered on the list provided for in I of Article L. 822-1 or from among the experts registered on the lists drawn up by the courts and tribunals.
He must not have any links with the company that affect his independence within the meaning of article L. 822-11-3.