Practical Law

An arbitration clause, by definition, seeks something other than litigation in a boardroom. Parties choose to arbitrate because they see value in its distinguishing features and wish to capitalise on the flexibility it offers as a means to resolve disputes.

South Africa’s recent adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law for the purposes of international arbitration has been widely celebrated. In a jurisdiction where the statutory framework for the conduct of, and approach to, arbitration had all but stagnated, this move heralds a welcome alignment with global best practice and positions South Africa to become a … Continue reading South Africa’s adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law: evolution in the practice and procedure of arbitration →