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The eighth edition of the East Africa International Arbitration Conference, which was originally due to take place in Zanzibar, has now been re-organised as an entirely virtual event taking place between 26 to 28 August 2020.

The eighth edition of the East Africa International Arbitration Conference, which was originally due to take place in Zanzibar, has now been re-organised as an entirely virtual event taking place between 26 to 28 August 2020.

The eighth edition of the East Africa International Arbitration Conference, which was originally due to take place in Zanzibar, has now been re-organised as an entirely virtual event taking place between 26 to 28 August 2020.

On 23 March 2020, the Supreme Court of India issued, by way of a suo motu writ petition, an order extending limitation periods by a period of 15 days or until further orders were made. The order was issued pursuant to article 142, read with article 141, of the Constitution of India. Article 142 of … Continue reading New developments in Indian arbitration including extension of limitation periods due to COVID-19 →

In April 2020, the Africa Arbitration Academy released a Protocol on Virtual Hearings in Africa. While not the first protocol to be released on the subject, it is a timely initiative for African practitioners, especially given that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to strict social distancing measures and travel restrictions in many countries, … Continue reading The Africa Arbitration Academy Protocol on Virtual Hearings in Africa: taking virtual hearings to the 21st century →