Arbitration out of Africa – is there a way back in?
African governments have grown wise to the fact that arbitration can be a source of economic activity, with conference centres, hotels and local lawyers set
DIVERSITY IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION: RECOGNISING THE DEVELOPMENT OF “ARBITRATION CONSCIOUSNESS” IN AFRICA
Diversity as a worldwide phenomenon has challenged the minds of many a great men. As Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “An individual has not
2024 in Review: Africa—Shifting Seats, Key Developments, and Other Trends in Africa
2024 marked a period of several significant developments and witnessed some “firsts” for the African arbitration community. Notwithstanding the constantly changing political climate and policies
Developments in African Arbitration
Arbitration in Africa has reached a tipping point. While Africa-related disputes have kept lawyers busy for a number of years in traditional arbitration centres, the
Commercial arbitration in Africa: Present and future
Africa’s economy is growing. The International Monetary Fund forecasts growth at 4% for sub-Saharan Africa for 2016 and at 3.6% for North Africa. But with
CIMA and GCTU Sign Landmark MoU
The Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators (CIMA) have signed a landmark MoU with Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) to launch a programme aimed at
The Role of In-House Counsel in International Arbitration
This session explores the role of in-house counsel in international arbitration, with a focus on Africa and the Middle East. As cross-border transactions continue to
Model CIMA Arbitration Clause for inclusion in Contracts
ARBITRAL CLAUSE Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with this contract, or its breach, termination, or validity thereof, shall be
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