Global Study Finds Delays in Forming Arbitration Tribunals, Calls for Faster Processes
A new report by the International Bar Association is shedding light on one of the lesser-examined bottlenecks in investor-state dispute resolution: the time it takes to form arbitral tribunals.The study, conducted by the IBA’s Investment Arbitration Subcommittee in collaboration with four leading arbitration institutions, provides one of the most detailed looks to date at tribunal […]
Singapore Court Rejects Spain’s Immunity Claim in Energy Arbitration Case.
SINGAPORE — The Singapore High Court has ruled that Spain cannot invoke sovereign immunity to block enforcement of a major investor-state arbitration award, delivering a decision that reinforces the city-state’s reputation as a reliable forum for enforcing international arbitration rulings. In a judgment issued in NextEra Energy Global Holdings BV and another v Kingdom of […]
Finland Moves to Modernize Arbitration Law to Boost Global Competitiveness
HELSINKI — Finland is considering sweeping reforms to its arbitration framework as part of an effort to modernize dispute resolution laws and strengthen the country’s position in international arbitration. The Finland Arbitration Institute announced that the Ministry of Justice (Finland) has released a report from a government-appointed working group recommending a new Arbitration Act to […]
Finland Moves to Modernize Arbitration Law to Boost Global Competitiveness
HELSINKI — Finland is considering sweeping reforms to its arbitration framework as part of an effort to modernize dispute resolution laws and strengthen the country’s position in international arbitration. The Finland Arbitration Institute announced that the Ministry of Justice (Finland) has released a report from a government-appointed working group recommending a new Arbitration Act to […]
Spanish Court: Arbitrator Defied Order in $15B Malaysia Case.
MADRID — The criminal chamber of the Supreme Court of Spain has upheld the conviction of a sole arbitrator who presided over a controversial multibillion-dollar arbitration against Malaysia, ruling that he acted in “serious disobedience” by continuing the proceedings after a Spanish court had annulled his appointment. The dispute stems from claims brought by descendants […]
Indian Supreme Court Limits Review of Arbitrator Appointments, Warns Against Delay Tactics.
The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the country’s strong pro-arbitration stance, ruling that court orders appointing arbitrators under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 cannot be reviewed by the same court. The decision came in the case involving Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. and Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam Ltd., where the […]
CIMA Governing Council Approves Naming Rules – Accra International Arbitration Rules
Accra, Ghana — 10 Dec 2025 The Governing Council of the Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA) has approved a resolution to formally re-brand its new 2025 procedural frameworks as the Accra International Arbitration and Mediation Rules 2025. The Accra International Rules will be officially launched in January 2026. The decision affirms Accra’s growing […]
IBA Toronto: Growing Demand for African Arbitration and ADR
Date: 10 November 2025 – Source: African Law and Business At the International Bar Association (IBA) Conference in Toronto, African practitioners stressed the continent’s strong appetite for arbitration and mediation, calling for greater ownership of dispute resolution processes. Speakers highlighted persistent gaps, including few African arbitral seats, limited trust in domestic courts, and the continued […]
The ADR Act 2010 and the Rise of Non-lawyers as Arbitrators
In the past, arbitration was often associated with lawyers and retired judges, yet an increasing number of arbitrators today come from non-legal backgrounds. Engineers, economists, accountants, and industry specialists are now appointed to tribunals because they offer practical insight into the technical and commercial realities underpinning many disputes. Their expertise can be invaluable where the […]
Ghana CJ Declares ADR Week: 24–28 Nov 2025
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has declared 24–28 November 2025 as ADR Week under the theme “Adoption of Innovation and Technology to Enhance Access to Justice.” A total of 138 courts (35 Circuit, 103 District) will dedicate the week to mediation and settlement of cases. The Week will be officially opened at the Ho High Court […]