Ciarb London Branch’s Post

Last chance to book our upcoming CPD online event on this coming Tuesday, 14 May 2024 "LCIA Arbitration - What You Need to Know"   Date:              Tuesday, 14 May 2024 Time:              5.00pm to 7.00pm This seminar will address the most important elements of practice and procedure of one of the foremost international arbitral institutions; the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). Speakers from the institution will describe the full lifecycle of an LCIA arbitration case, and focus in particular on the following elements: (1)         explaining the organisation of the institution and the division of procedural functions between the Secretariat and the LCIA Court; (2)         describing the application of the LCIA Arbitration Rules by the above two bodies through the lens of the important procedural milestones; and (3)         discussing any practical tips for practitioners acting as counsel in LCIA arbitrations. A bibliography/reading list will be provided after the webinar to allow further reading for interested audience members and to provide links to useful resources. Moderated by Sean McCarthy BL, Arbitration Ireland speakers include Jacomijn van Haersolte-van Hof, Eliana M. Tornese (LCIA Registrar) Wing Shek (LCIA Deputy Registrar)    To book this CPD course visit https://lnkd.in/gX6WrvCB #CPD #InternationalArbitration #thebarofireland

The appointing authority may select the arbitrator(s) in the instance or only after the failure of one or more parties to nominate an arbitrator within a timeframe. An appointing authority is an individual or organization designated to appoint arbitrators or adjudicators in a dispute resolution process, particularly in arbitration. The appointing authority plays a crucial role in the arbitration process by selecting impartial and qualified arbitrators to preside over the case. This ensures fairness and impartiality in the resolution of disputes. In many cases, the appointing authority is specified in the arbitration agreement or chosen by the parties involved. Additionally, institutional arbitration rules often designate specific organizations or bodies to act as appointing authorities. These organizations may include arbitral institutions such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), or the American Arbitration Association (AAA). #wat #ciarb #ciarbghanachapter

Partner, Niuscha Bassiri, in her capacity as a faculty member for the flagship course in International commercial Arbitration at Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) delivered a presentation at the Virtual Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration session on 4 May 2024. She spoke on the Appointment of Arbitrators in International Arbitration addressing the topic in relation to: 📌 Arbitration agreement and the New York Convention 📌 Recent trends in the appointment of arbitrators including diversity aspects 📌 Whether to choose a sole arbitrator or a panel of three and the key players and appointment methods 📌 Characteristics and qualifications of effective arbitrators 📌 Practical applications of selecting an arbitrator #CIArb #internationalarbitration”

A few thoughts on the occasion of the below. My first appointment as arbitrator came from the Swiss Arbitration Centre (former SCAI) 13 years ago. I was fortunate to benefit from my then-employer's enlightened policy of encouraging associates to take on arbitrator work, even for low-value cases (thank you, LALIVE!). To the practitioners looking for a first appointment - I am not the first to say this but it bears repeating: Let the institutions know you are here. They are actively looking to diversify their arbitrator pool and give newcomers a chance. #Ciarb #arbitrator #firstappointment

Please join Ciarb London Branch's in-person seminar on “Recent and Future Developments in English Arbitration Law: The Arbitration Bill and Beyond”. Wednesday, 27 November 2024 Starts 6.15pm for 6.30pm, ends 8:30pm Council Room, King’s College, Strand, London WC2R 2LS London is a leading seat for international arbitration. Significant changes to the statutory framework will be introduced by the Arbitration Bill 2024, amending the Arbitration Act 1996. The Bill purports to clarify the law governing arbitration agreements, strengthen the courts’ supporting powers and facilitate faster and fairer dispute resolution. In addition, the courts continue to develop arbitration law in important respects. The panelists will discuss the following topics: 1. Law of the arbitration agreement 2. Arbitration and corruption 3. Challenges to substantive jurisdiction under section 67 4. Arbitrators’ duties of disclosure 5. Summary disposal 6. Anti-suit injunctions Speakers Lord Christopher Bellamy KC Professor Renato Nazzini FCIArb, Aleksander Godhe (Kalisz) Godhe MCIArb Kwadwo Sarkodie Miriam Schmelzer FCIArb The panel will be followed by a drinks reception. There will be no charge to attend, but prior registration is required. For registration, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ezu539QF #CIArb #CIArbLondon #ArbitrationBill #EnglishArbitrationLaw #ArbitrationAct1996 #KingsCollege

Yesterday morning, I joined a panel at GAR Live Sydney 2024 to discuss ‘Australia’s Future as a Seat’. Superbly moderated by Judith Levine, the panel featured insightful discussions with Diana Bowman, Chester Brown SC, Lucy Martinez and Deborah Tomkinson. Key takeaways from the session were: •     Australia ticks the box on all of the CIArb London Centenary Principles (https://lnkd.in/gDYmpgkE); •     there has been a significant growth in Australian-seated arbitrations in the last decade; •     ACICA provides very effective leadership in the development of arbitration nationally; •     Australian courts have been very supportive of arbitrations in Australia and enforcement of arbitral awards from elsewhere; •     Australian arbitrators feature in many arbitrations outside Australia; and  •     domestic arbitration can do with some reform with Australian domestic counsel learning from international arbitration procedures to differentiate the process from domestic court processes. 

Professor Douglas Jones AO will be speaking at Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Live in Sydney on 26th November. Doug will join a morning panel session on ‘Australia’s future as a seat’, when the panellists will discuss ▪ The increase in arbitral activity within recent years – will this continue to grow at pace? ▪ How will ACICA continue to improve Australia as an arbitral hub? ▪ How should Australia compete with established regional seats? The session will be moderated by Judith Levine, independent arbitrator and president of ACICA and Doug’s fellow panellists include Chester Brown SC of 7 Wentworth Selborne, Lucy Martinez of Martinez Arbitration and Deborah Tomkinson of Peter & Kim. The interactive conference will bring together practitioners from across Australia and further afield including arbitrators, private practice lawyers, funders, expert witnesses, senior general counsel and more, to debate and analyse the latest major developments in arbitration. See here for the full agenda and to register: https://lnkd.in/euaXb4Yc

Only two weeks to go! The final webinar on Day 1 of the ICC United Kingdom Annual Arbitration & ADR Conference on Wednesday 23rd October looks at Expedited Procedures. The ICC Expedited Procedure is a simplified and efficient method of resolving disputes. It offers a quicker and more cost-effective alternative to traditional litigation and, indeed, traditional arbitration. 189 new cases were filed under the ICC's expedited procedure in 2023 – a new record which brings the total of cases administered under the expedited procedure to 713. With this in mind, our panel will explore the pros and cons of such procedures and debate key questions such as "are Expedited Procedures in international arbitration fit for purpose?" Promoted as a panacea to save time and money—both crucial to international businesses—do they truly deliver on these promises, or do they risk leading to unfair outcomes for the parties involved? Come join this webinar to be part of the conversation! Speakers: Costas Frangeskides, Partner, Wordley Partnership James Clanchy, Commercial Arbitrator Kim Franklin KC, Crown Office Chambers Rana Obeid, Associate General Counsel, Jacobs Register for free here - https://lnkd.in/gmak4xEh Day 2 of the conference is in-person only in London. The agenda and fees can be found here - https://lnkd.in/gmak4xEh #ICCArbConf24 ICC Arbitration #arbitration #internationalarbitration #disputes #alternativedisputeresolution #ADR #forensicservices #litigation #expertwitness #expeditedprocedure

It was great to join CIArb London Branch and hosts Gatehouse Chambers, in conjunction with London International Disputes Week (LIDW), for an early morning dive into ‘lawyer (mis)behaviour in international arbitration’. Some great insights were shared (before I took this picture over a sunny Grays Inn), with thoughts from advocates, arbitrators, and the English judiciary on key issues like... * Party imbalance and guerilla tactics. * Ethical expectation differences in different jurisdictions - appropriateness of witness coaching (UK – a big no; USA / Italy – yes, of course); disclosing adverse and not simply helpful material (common law – yes, of course; civil law – often, no). * Whether and when conflicts exist (specifics differ widely under the US, E&W, and through Europe). * And whether parties ought to expect a greater interventional role by tribunals. Many thanks to all the speakers. #arbitration #bpcollinslaw #commercialdisputes