BCLP Arbitration Survey 2021: Expert Evidence in International Arbitration: Saving the Party-Appointed Expert
Over the last 11 years, BCLP have conducted an annual survey on issues affecting the arbitration process. This year’s survey focuses on the role of the party-appointed expert in international arbitration, a topic that has been the subject of debate for a number of years.
This three-part blog provides a diversity checklist to help retain and promote young and diverse talent in international arbitration. Part one contains an introduction to the state of diversity in international arbitration, and how checklists can help achieve excellence. This part two discusses the rationale for a ten-point diversity checklist in arbitration. Part three sets out … Continue reading Diversity Checklist For International Arbitration (Part two)
This three-part blog provides a diversity checklist to help retain and promote young and diverse talent in international arbitration. This first part contains an introduction to the state of diversity in international arbitration, and how checklists can help achieve excellence. Part two discusses the rationale for a ten-point diversity checklist in arbitration. Part three sets … Continue reading Diversity Checklist For International Arbitration (Part one)
BRI Initiative in Africa
The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road Initiative (BRI) was first raised by Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, in September 2013. The BRI is inspired by the ancient Silk Road, which is the world’s oldest and longest trade route from Asia to Europe, stretching some 4350 miles. … Continue reading BRI Initiative in Africa
Paris Arbitration Week 2020, originally scheduled for 30 March to 3 April, was one of the first major conference series to be postponed due to COVID-19, with new dates arranged for 6 to 10 July. At the time of postponement, the intention was very much for the event to take place as normal, as an … Continue reading Paris Arbitration Week: a virtual experience 6 to 10 July 2020
The proposed amendment of Nigeria’s Federal Arbitration Law could see the arbitration landscape in Nigeria improve significantly
The past decade witnessed remarkable developments in the law and practice of arbitration in Africa (jurisdictions like Ghana and South Africa enacted new arbitration laws in 2010 and 2017 respectively; courts across the African continent have increasingly shown willingness to enforce validly made arbitration agreements and awards; various arbitration initiatives have sprung up and have … Continue reading The proposed amendment of Nigeria’s Federal Arbitration Law could see the arbitration landscape in Nigeria improve significantly
Balancing foreign investor protections with domestic policy initiatives in South Africa
One should not underestimate the positive effect of foreign direct investment on a country’s growth and development and the importance of creating an investor-friendly environment in uncertain economic times
Africa continues to attract significant foreign investment, fuelled by rapid urbanisation, technological growth and a rising demand for basic services and infrastructure development. The associated upsurge in cross-jurisdictional disputes involving African parties, many of which are referred to arbitration rather than conventional civil court process, is evident from the annual case load statistics released by … Continue reading Getting sorted in southern Africa: how to enforce foreign arbitral awards
This year, BCLP’s annual arbitration survey focuses on the issue of cybersecurity in international arbitration.
Investment protection has become a linchpin of investment policies adopted by both developing and developed Middle Eastern jurisdictions over the past two to three decades. In the light of steadily diminishing oil reserves, the oil-rich nations in particular have become acutely aware of the need to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) for their sustained economic … Continue reading Investment arbitration in the Middle East: basic trends and developments (Part 1)
