Arbitral institutions and hearing centres
Uzbekistan's offering on show at first arbitration week
The first Uzbek Arbitration Week enabled Uzbekistan to showcase its updated arbitration offering, including a new law based on the UNCITRAL Model Law and new rules and rosters at the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre, and highlight its advantages as a seat for CIS-related disputes.
12 October 2021
Fun in store for ICC Court alumni
A new ICC Court Alumni Group will keep former members of the court connected and involve them in planning for the future, mentoring the new generation and fun, it was announced today.
05 October 2021
LCIA adds two to its board
Kate Cervantes-Knox of DLA Piper and Constantine Partasides QC of Three Crowns have been appointed to the LCIA board.
30 September 2021
Reed fills Born's shoes at SIAC
Lucy Reed is to succeed Gary Born as president of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre's Court of Arbitration, which has also added new members.
28 September 2021
ICSID and UNCITRAL suggest options to curb double-hatting
The third draft of ICSID and UNCITRAL’s code of conduct for adjudicators in investment disputes sets out options for curbing “double hatting”, ranging from a complete ban to a requirement to fully disclose relevant counsel and expert witness appointments.
24 September 2021
Shifting sands: Dubai’s consolidation plan explained
Essam Al Tamimi and Sara Koleilat-Aranjo of Al Tamimi & Company explain Dubai’s surprise move to consolidate three arbitration centres into a single centre under the Dubai International Arbitration Centre brand.
23 September 2021
Ask Jackie: LCIA chief takes questions in Paris
At a Q&A for Paris Arbitration Week, LCIA director general Jacomijn van Haersolte-van Hof discussed what makes the perfect arbitrator, why institutional appointments are a good thing, and the use of “closet” tribunal secretaries.
22 September 2021
Dubai issues shock decree
Amended. In a shock move, Dubai has abolished the LCIA's link-up with the Dubai International Financial Centre and transferred its property, staff and cases to the Dubai International Arbitration Centre.
20 September 2021
Chair of ICC commission to step down
Finnish arbitrator Carita Wallgren-Lindholm has announced she is stepping down as chair of the ICC commission on arbitration and ADR.
16 September 2021
Who is sitting at ICSID?
Fifteen new panels have been formed at ICSID in the past seven weeks, including first-time appointments for Egypt’s Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Kenya’s Githu Muigai SC, Sweden’s Jakob Ragnwaldh and Carlos Concepción of the US.
02 September 2021