On Wednesday 2 February 2022 the UK Government published a consultation on whether it should sign and ratify the Singapore Mediation Convention, a move that could have a significant impact on the attractiveness of mediation as a mechanism for resolving international commercial disputes.

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and the British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC) sign Memorandum of Understanding to promote international ADR.

The Taiwan Chapter was pleased to co-host, along with the Taiwan M&A and Private Equity Council (“MAPECT”), WindTAIWAN Magazine, and the iADR® on 21 December 2021 a special evening talk on “Offshore Wind M&A”.

CIArb's Western Counties Branch has over 330 Members, Fellows, Associates, and students and some of our members are well known Arbitrators, Adjudicators and Mediators in the UK and internationally.

Jane Gunn FCIArb, looks ahead to the coming year and sets out her vision as President of CIArb.

Ann Ryan Robertson, CIArb’s Immediate Past President, reflects on her experience as President during 2021 - a challenging but ultimately rewarding and robust year.