CIArb continues to stand with all those who oppose the Russian invasion of Ukraine and condemns the invasion in the strongest possible terms as a breach of international law.

The Commercial Rent Act introduced a new statutory arbitration process for disputes relating to commercial rent arrears accrued when businesses in the UK were forced to close due to government-mandated Covid-19 lockdowns. As an approved arbitration body, CIArb is accepting applications from parties covered by the Act.

Following last year’s Call for Evidence on Dispute Resolution in England & Wales, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published a summary of the responses they received. Overall, the results demonstrate a high level of support for making greater use of mediation within the justice system, and common themes regarding what may be preventing widespread engagement.

The Second Manchester Lecture, was held at the Emirates Old Trafford. It is jointly run by The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and attracts a full house and top class speakers from around the country.

CIArb made an approved body for pandemic-related commercial rent arbitrations in England and Wales

CIArb's Bahamas Branch current membership consists of 121 professional members, including leading ADR practitioners both domestic and international, and at least 20 Fellow Chartered Institute of Arbitrator practitioners.