
Swiss Arbitration Centre in Lausanne Reports Record Caseload, Expands into Private Wealth Disputes
The Swiss Arbitration Centre reported a record number of new arbitration filings in 2025, underscoring growing international reliance on Switzerland as a neutral forum for

Cayman Court of Appeal Upholds Strong Pro‑Arbitration Ruling in Investment Dispute
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal has reinforced the jurisdiction’s increasingly influential reputation as a forum that strongly favors arbitration in commercial disputes. In a

ACICA Launches 2026 Survey to Map Australia’s Arbitration Landscape
The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) has unveiled the second edition of its Australian Arbitration Survey, aiming to collect detailed insights into the

Paris Court of Appeal Reinforces Power of French Courts to Grant Interim Measures Ahead of Arbitration. Macrh 03- 2026
The Paris Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the ability of French courts to grant interim measures even when disputes are subject to arbitration, underscoring France’s

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

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

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,

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.”

How Gen AI Could Transform Learning and Development
Companies investing millions in generative AI may soon find themselves stalled—not by the technology’s limits, but by their people’s. As generative AI becomes more ubiquitous,

Non-participant in GAFTA arbitration bringing post-award challenge not subject to 28-day time limit
This was an application brought by the claimant, African Distribution Company SARL, to set aside a GAFTA arbitration award in favour of the defendant, AASTAR
Arbitration and Mediation in the Context of the National Integrated Maritime Strategy of Ghana: Roles, Applications, and Career Pathways
This article examines the centrality of arbitration and mediation within the framework of a National Integrated Maritime Strategy (NIMS). It explores their strategic importance in

CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDIATORS AND ARBITRATORS AND FUSION CENTER SIGN MOU
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA) in Ghana and the National Fusion Center in Nigeria have signed a strategic Memorandum of
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