CIArb News

Call for arbitrators: Sixth annual Fox Williams/CIArb Vis Pre-moot

08 Jan 2021

The 2021 edition of the Fox Williams/Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Vis Pre-Moot will be held between 26 - 28 February 2021. This will be the first year that the Pre-Moot will be held virtually, and CIArb is calling for volunteers from our vast network to sit as arbitrators to help make this event a success.

CIArb members interested in volunteering as an arbitrator for this Pre-Moot, please email an expression of interest to premoot@ciarb.org along with a brief CV by Sunday 7 February. To be accepted as a volunteer a CV must be included.

The general moot rounds will take place on 27 February, with the final rounds held on 28 February 2021. The Pre-Moot will be preceded by a panel debate for practitioners and team coaches on the topics presented in the moot problem, hosted by Fox Williams, on the afternoon of 26 February 2021. This year’s Pre-Moot boasts its largest group of participants, with participation by 20 teams from around the globe. As a result, 120 arbitrators are needed to conduct the hearings.

Read the highlights of the 2020 Fox Williams/CIArb Pre-Moot.

01 Jun 2023

Ciarb Rwanda Branch Launch

We are delighted to announce the launch of Ciarb Rwanda Branch on 2 June 2023.

 

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31 May 2023

Ciarb Responds to UK’s Second Consultation on the Arbitration Act 1996

Ciarb has issued its response to the UK Law Commission’s second consultation on reforms to the Arbitration Act 1996 (the Act). The second consultation revisits two topics covered in the first consultation: jurisdiction and discrimination.

 

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25 May 2023

Shaping the Future: A Recap of the Ciarb Qatar Conference & AGM 2023

The Ciarb Qatar Conference & Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 brought together over 400 esteemed professionals, experts, and thought leaders in the field of arbitration for a remarkable event filled with knowledge sharing, inspiring moments, and collaborative discussions. Held on 10 May 2023 at Four Seasons Hotel, Doha, the conference showcased a diverse range of panels, engaging speakers, and networking opportunities that left a lasting impact on attendees.

 

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